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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 739–756 of 1,992 pre-war buildings near the J train in Williamsburg.

1 Stagg Street

1 Stagg Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
289 South 1 Street
Good cause

289 South 1 Street

Williamsburg

1 eviction
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
222 Bushwick Ave
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

222 Bushwick Ave

Williamsburg

No evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
748 Driggs Avenue
Good cause

748 Driggs Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
14 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
164 Graham Avenue

164 Graham Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
13 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
212 Grand Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

212 Grand Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
2 open violations
5 litigation cases
No bedbug history
168 South 2 Street

168 South 2 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
251 Union Avenue

251 Union Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
655 Bedford Avenue

655 Bedford Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
266 Penn Street

266 Penn Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
10 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
417 South 5 Street
Rent-stabilized

417 South 5 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
69 Montrose Avenue

69 Montrose Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
10 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
160 Rutledge Street
Good cause

160 Rutledge Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
10 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
305 Heyward Street

305 Heyward Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
233 South 4 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

233 South 4 Street

Williamsburg

1 eviction
103 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
331 South 4 Street

331 South 4 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
76 South 3 Street

76 South 3 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
420 Bedford Avenue
Rent-stabilized

420 Bedford Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
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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