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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 1,117–1,134 of 1,992 pre-war buildings near the J train in Williamsburg.

56 Graham Avenue

56 Graham Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
207 Hooper Street

207 Hooper Street

Williamsburg

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

136 Hewes Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
206 Hewes Street

206 Hewes Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
272 South 5 Street
Rent-stabilized

272 South 5 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
140 Lee Avenue

140 Lee Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
265 North 6 Street

265 North 6 Street

Williamsburg

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

287 Rutledge Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
249 South 1 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

249 South 1 Street

Williamsburg

1 eviction
23 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
230 Leonard Street

230 Leonard Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
15 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
496 Broadway
Rent-stabilized

496 Broadway

Williamsburg

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
179 Graham Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

179 Graham Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
2 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
208 Wallabout Street

208 Wallabout Street

Williamsburg

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

203 Keap Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
138 Hewes Street

138 Hewes Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
153 Meserole Street
Rent-stabilized

153 Meserole Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
44 Harrison Avenue

44 Harrison Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
23 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
175 Hooper Street

175 Hooper Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
12 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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