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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 865–882 of 1,992 pre-war buildings near the J train in Williamsburg.

122 Hewes Street
Good cause

122 Hewes Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
680 Broadway

680 Broadway

Williamsburg

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
163 Hewes Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

163 Hewes Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
34 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
148 South 8 Street

148 South 8 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
13 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
260 Heyward Street

260 Heyward Street

Williamsburg

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

163 Rodney Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
137 Rutledge Street

137 Rutledge Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
174 Graham Avenue

174 Graham Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
646 Grand Street
Good cause

646 Grand Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
159 Lorimer Street

159 Lorimer Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
255 South 3 Street

255 South 3 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
32 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
75 Lee Avenue

75 Lee Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
15 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
198 Hewes Street

198 Hewes Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
128 Hewes Street

128 Hewes Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
154 Wilson Street

154 Wilson Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
10 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
243 Hewes Street

243 Hewes Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
252 Penn Street

252 Penn Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
466 Lorimer Street

466 Lorimer Street

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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