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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 793–810 of 1,992 pre-war buildings near the J train in Williamsburg.

97 South 6 Street

97 South 6 Street

Williamsburg

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
200 Lee Avenue
Good cause

200 Lee Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
12 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
129 Lynch Street

129 Lynch Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
228 South 1 Street
Good cause

228 South 1 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
181 Penn Street

181 Penn Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
10 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
134 Meserole Street
Rent-stabilized

134 Meserole Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
67 Rear Scholes Street
Rent-stabilized

67 Rear Scholes Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
210 Penn Street

210 Penn Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
11 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
96 Scholes Street

96 Scholes Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
86 South 8 Street

86 South 8 Street

Williamsburg

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
135 Heyward Street

135 Heyward Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
288 Hewes Street

288 Hewes Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
207 Hewes Street

207 Hewes Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
9 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
232 Metropolitan Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

232 Metropolitan Avenue

Williamsburg

3 evictions
23 open violations
5 litigation cases
No bedbug history
159 Clymer Street

159 Clymer Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
357 South 4 Street
Good cause

357 South 4 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
149 South 4 Street
Good cause

149 South 4 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
166 Montrose Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

166 Montrose Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
3 open violations
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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