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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 109–126 of 1,992 pre-war buildings near the J train in Williamsburg.

163 Taylor Street

163 Taylor Street

Williamsburg

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

54 Harrison Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
15 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
131 Rear Montrose Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

131 Rear Montrose Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
204 Penn Street

204 Penn Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
378 Hooper Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

378 Hooper Street

2.5(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
11 open violations
7 litigation cases
No bedbug history
287 Division Avenue
Good cause

287 Division Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
17 open violations
10 litigation cases
No bedbug history
111 Penn Street

111 Penn Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
234 Rodney Street
Rent-stabilized

234 Rodney Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
155A Ainslie Street

155A Ainslie Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
5 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
332 South    4 Street
Good cause

332 South 4 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
378 Wythe Avenue

378 Wythe Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
9 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
260 Penn Street

260 Penn Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
161 Penn Street

161 Penn Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
27 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
322 Berry Street

322 Berry Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
10 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
181 Grand Street

181 Grand Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
15 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
168 Rodney Street

168 Rodney Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
18 Rear Stagg Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

18 Rear Stagg Street

Williamsburg

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

177 Hooper Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
13 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history

What to check before choosing a pre-war building 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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