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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 1,027–1,044 of 1,992 pre-war buildings near the J train in Williamsburg.

285 South 2 Street

285 South 2 Street

Williamsburg

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

198 Penn Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
19 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
232 North 5 Street

232 North 5 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
65 Scholes Street

65 Scholes Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
603 Bedford Avenue

603 Bedford Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
12 Lee Avenue

12 Lee Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
28 Powers Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

28 Powers Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
202 Keap Street

202 Keap Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
205 Wallabout Street

205 Wallabout Street

Williamsburg

1 eviction
7 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
434 South 5 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

434 South 5 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
9 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
303 Hewes Street
Good cause

303 Hewes Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
14 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
345 Lorimer Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

345 Lorimer Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
332 Bedford Avenue

332 Bedford Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
11 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
249 Rutledge Street

249 Rutledge Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
15 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
273 Grand Street
Rent-stabilized

273 Grand Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
30 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
416 Broadway

416 Broadway

Williamsburg

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

144 Hewes Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
10 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
379 South 5 Street
Good cause

379 South 5 Street

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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