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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 1,279–1,296 of 1,992 pre-war buildings near the J train in Williamsburg.

336 South 5 Street

336 South 5 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
243 Johnson Avenue

243 Johnson Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
64 South 4 Street

64 South 4 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
13 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
185 South 2 Street

185 South 2 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
249 Hooper Street

249 Hooper Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
39 Harrison Avenue

39 Harrison Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
608 Grand Street

608 Grand Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
24 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
28 Throop Avenue
Good cause

28 Throop Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
47 Harrison Avenue

47 Harrison Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
230 Hewes Street

230 Hewes Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
17 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
144 Ross Street

144 Ross Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
313 South 4 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

313 South 4 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
285 Metropolitan Avenue

285 Metropolitan Avenue

Williamsburg

2 evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
383 Broadway
Good cause

383 Broadway

Williamsburg

No evictions
2 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
157 Lorimer Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

157 Lorimer Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
20 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
238 South 2 Street

238 South 2 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
43 Powers Street

43 Powers Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
281 Division Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

281 Division Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
22 open violations
5 litigation cases
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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