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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 1,045–1,062 of 1,992 pre-war buildings near the J train in Williamsburg.

197 Keap Street

197 Keap Street

Williamsburg

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

200 South 1 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
47 Lee Avenue

47 Lee Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
17 Humboldt Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

17 Humboldt Street

Williamsburg

1 eviction
No open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
392 S 5 St

392 S 5 St

Williamsburg

2 evictions
39 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
158 Grand Street
Good cause

158 Grand Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
10 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
125 South 2 Street

125 South 2 Street

Williamsburg

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

176 Penn Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
15 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
93 Montrose Avenue
Good cause

93 Montrose Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
9 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
512 Grand Street

512 Grand Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
904 Driggs Avenue

904 Driggs Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
190 Ross Street
Good cause

190 Ross Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
194 Penn Street
Good cause

194 Penn Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
217 Rutledge Street

217 Rutledge Street

Williamsburg

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

152 South 3 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
11 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
232 South 3 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

232 South 3 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
2 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
157A Taylor Street

157A Taylor Street

Williamsburg

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

162 Hewes 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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