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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
6 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 choosing a pre-war building 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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