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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 1,387–1,404 of 1,992 pre-war buildings near the J train in Williamsburg.

275 Rutledge Street

275 Rutledge Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
242 North 5 Street

242 North 5 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
15 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
173 1/2 Lee Avenue

173 1/2 Lee Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
160 Johnson Avenue
Good cause

160 Johnson Avenue

Williamsburg

1 eviction
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
225 Rutledge Street

225 Rutledge Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
19 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
320 Roebling Street

320 Roebling Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
76 Lee Avenue

76 Lee Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
170 Montrose Avenue

170 Montrose Avenue

Williamsburg

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

186 Penn Street

Williamsburg

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

146 Hooper Street

Williamsburg

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

499 Grand Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
4 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
274 Broadway

274 Broadway

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
288 Hooper Street

288 Hooper Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
211 Hewes Street
Good cause

211 Hewes Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
166 South 9 Street
Good cause

166 South 9 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
6 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
83 South 9 Street

83 South 9 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
190 Wilson Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

190 Wilson Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
22 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
227 Lynch Street

227 Lynch Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
13 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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