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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 1,063–1,080 of 1,992 pre-war buildings near the J train in Williamsburg.

148 Ross Street

148 Ross Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
214 Keap Street

214 Keap Street

Williamsburg

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

260 Hewes Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
400 Berry Street

400 Berry Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
41 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
263 Penn Street

263 Penn Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
334 South 3 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

334 South 3 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
29 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
184 Penn Street

184 Penn Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
15 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
141 Hooper Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

141 Hooper Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
133 Rutledge Street

133 Rutledge Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
72 South 8 Street
Good cause

72 South 8 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
221 Keap Street

221 Keap Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
203 Hooper Street

203 Hooper Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
182 Graham Avenue

182 Graham Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
150 open violations
6 litigation cases
No bedbug history
238 Metropolitan Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

238 Metropolitan Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
6 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
330 South 3 Street
Good cause

330 South 3 Street

Williamsburg

1 eviction
6 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
163 Roebling Street

163 Roebling Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
138 Manhattan Avenue
Good cause

138 Manhattan Avenue

Williamsburg

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

124 Penn 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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