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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 1,225–1,242 of 1,992 pre-war buildings near the J train in Williamsburg.

302 Hewes Street

302 Hewes Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
385 South 5 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

385 South 5 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
No open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
184 Division Avenue

184 Division Avenue

Williamsburg

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

262 Hewes Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
53 Penn Street

53 Penn Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
12 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
150 Hewes Street

150 Hewes Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
14 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
170 South 4 Street
Good cause

170 South 4 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
9 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
162 Graham Avenue

162 Graham Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
691 Bedford Avenue
Rent-stabilized

691 Bedford Avenue

Williamsburg

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

160 Hewes Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
13 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
392 Marcy Avenue

392 Marcy Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
105 Graham Avenue

105 Graham Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
6 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
228 North 5 Street

228 North 5 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
158 Graham Avenue
Rent-stabilized

158 Graham Avenue

Williamsburg

1 eviction
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
186 Middleton Street
Rent-stabilized

186 Middleton Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
6 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
192 Scholes Street

192 Scholes Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
159 South 1 Street

159 South 1 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
257 Hooper Street

257 Hooper Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
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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