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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 1,243–1,260 of 1,992 pre-war buildings near the J train in Williamsburg.

190 Middleton Street
Good cause

190 Middleton Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
11 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
145 Taylor Street

145 Taylor Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
335 South    2 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

335 South 2 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
9 litigation cases
Bedbug history
282 South 2 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

282 South 2 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
56 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
774 Driggs Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

774 Driggs Avenue

Williamsburg

2 evictions
4 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
164 Ross Street

164 Ross Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
153 South 2 Street

153 South 2 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
313 Union Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

313 Union Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
165 Heyward Street

165 Heyward Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
12 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
123 Montrose Avenue

123 Montrose Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
163 Lorimer Street

163 Lorimer Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
422 Lorimer Street
Rent-stabilized

422 Lorimer Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
241 South 3 Street
Good cause

241 South 3 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
104 Heyward Street

104 Heyward Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
629 Grand Street
Good cause

629 Grand Street

Williamsburg

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

137 Penn Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
13 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
725 Driggs Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

725 Driggs Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
6 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
33 Lynch Street

33 Lynch Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
5 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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