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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 937–954 of 1,992 pre-war buildings near the J train in Williamsburg.

181 Clymer Street

181 Clymer Street

Williamsburg

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

140 Hooper Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
10 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
244 South 3 Street
Good cause

244 South 3 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
3 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
549 Bedford Avenue

549 Bedford Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
251 Hooper Street

251 Hooper Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
486 Rodney St

486 Rodney St

Williamsburg

No evictions
14 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
161 Taylor Street

161 Taylor Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
11 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
130 Hewes Street

130 Hewes Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
394 Broadway
Good cause

394 Broadway

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
84 Moore Street
Good cause

84 Moore Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
181 Graham Avenue
Good cause

181 Graham Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
141 Penn Street

141 Penn Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
166 Ross Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

166 Ross Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
277 North 6 Street

277 North 6 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
264 Hewes Street

264 Hewes Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
13 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
301 South 4 Street

301 South 4 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
25 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
262 North 6 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

262 North 6 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
78 South 6 Street

78 South 6 Street

Williamsburg

2 evictions
6 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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