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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 811–828 of 1,992 pre-war buildings near the J train in Williamsburg.

268 Union Ave
Good cause

268 Union Ave

Williamsburg

No evictions
47 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
26 Powers Street
Rent-stabilized

26 Powers Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
124 South 2 Street

124 South 2 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
9 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
180 Grand Street
Rent-stabilized

180 Grand Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
14 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
105 Meserole Street

105 Meserole Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
136 Rutledge Street

136 Rutledge Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
279 North 6 Street
Rent-stabilized

279 North 6 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
375 Broadway

375 Broadway

Williamsburg

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
378 Broadway

378 Broadway

Williamsburg

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
628 Grand Street

628 Grand Street

Williamsburg

1 eviction
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
115 South 8 Street
Good cause

115 South 8 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
2 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
108 Division Avenue

108 Division Avenue

Williamsburg

2 evictions
31 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
109 Graham Avenue
Good cause

109 Graham Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
234 North 5 Street

234 North 5 Street

Williamsburg

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

261 Penn Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
15 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
178 South 9 Street

178 South 9 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
178 Penn Street

178 Penn Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
98 Heyward Street

98 Heyward Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
2 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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