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Pre-war buildings near the J train in Williamsburg

Williamsburg is a Brooklyn neighborhood where renters often search by both building characteristics and commute access, including pre-war stock near transit. For Williamsburg, rated buildings have an average building rating of 3.5/5 across 354 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find pre-war buildings near the J train in Williamsburg, with 1,992+ buildings currently in scope on Openigloo. This page combines two filters: the J-train commute area and pre-war construction (built before 1947). Use Openigloo to compare buildings with live availability signals, tenant Q&A, and rated-building context drawn from what renters flag during the search. You can also open building pages to verify details that matter for move-in decisions, from lease terms to move-in costs.

Pre-war buildings near the J train in Williamsburg

Showing 55–72 of 1,992 pre-war buildings near the J train in Williamsburg.

221 Montrose Avenue
Good cause

221 Montrose Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
29 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
14 Thornton Street
Good cause

14 Thornton Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
354 South 3 Street
Rent-stabilized

354 South 3 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
12 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
356 Hooper Street

356 Hooper Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
147 Rodney Street

147 Rodney Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
14 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
156 Wilson Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

156 Wilson Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
2 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
187 Montrose Avenue
Good cause

187 Montrose Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
140 Scholes Street
Good cause

140 Scholes Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
188 South 8 Street

188 South 8 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
217A Roebling Street
Good cause

217A Roebling Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
No open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
252 Keap Street
Good cause

252 Keap Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
116 Graham Avenue
Good cause

116 Graham Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
35 Lee Avenue
Good cause

35 Lee Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
83 Heyward Street

83 Heyward Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
182 Middleton Street

182 Middleton Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
135 Keap Street
Good cause

135 Keap Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
69 Lee Avenue

69 Lee Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
390 Metropolitan Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

390 Metropolitan Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
3 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history

What to check before for pre-war buildings near the J train in Williamsburg

  • Expect a mix of pre-war building layouts; before touring, confirm unit condition, window types, and any specific elevator or walk-up realities.
  • Check the full cost beyond the asking rent (broker fee, deposit, utilities expectations) before you commit to an application or lease.
  • Use the J-train filter as a starting point, then verify your exact commute time from the building address you plan to rent.
  • Review lease terms closely, including renewal terms and any policies about subletting, roommates, or early termination.

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