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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 1,135–1,152 of 1,992 pre-war buildings near the J train in Williamsburg.

180 Rutledge Street

180 Rutledge Street

Williamsburg

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

255 Rutledge Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
891 Driggs Avenue
Good cause

891 Driggs Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
260 open violations
19 litigation cases
No bedbug history
744 Driggs Avenue

744 Driggs Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
135 Ross Street

135 Ross Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
29 Devoe Street

29 Devoe Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
356 Union Avenue

356 Union Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
648 Grand Street

648 Grand Street

Williamsburg

2 evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
243 South    4 Street
Rent-stabilized

243 South 4 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
259 South 3 Street

259 South 3 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
11 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
199 Penn Street
Good cause

199 Penn Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
153 Grand Street

153 Grand Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
63 Scholes Street

63 Scholes Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
26 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
190 Penn Street

190 Penn Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
132 Hooper Street

132 Hooper Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
13 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
181 Hewes Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

181 Hewes Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
14 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
403 Berry Street

403 Berry Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
152 Wilson Street

152 Wilson Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
16 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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