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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 1,153–1,170 of 1,992 pre-war buildings near the J train in Williamsburg.

517 Grand Street

517 Grand Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
192 Clymer Street
Rent-stabilized

192 Clymer Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
635 Bedford Avenue

635 Bedford Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
351 Bedford Avenue
Rent-stabilized

351 Bedford Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
174 Broadway

174 Broadway

Williamsburg

No evictions
7 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
285 Marcy Avenue

285 Marcy Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
151 Leonard Street

151 Leonard Street

Williamsburg

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

148 Hewes Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
15 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
317 South 5 Street
Good cause

317 South 5 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
9 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
75 Division Avenue

75 Division Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
285 South 1 Street
Good cause

285 South 1 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
5 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1 Powers Street

1 Powers Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
670 Broadway
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

670 Broadway

Williamsburg

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

225 Hewes Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
15 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
183 Penn Street

183 Penn Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
11 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
239 Penn Street

239 Penn Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
11 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
137 Keap Street

137 Keap Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
282 Keap Street

282 Keap 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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