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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 1,477–1,494 of 1,992 pre-war buildings near the J train in Williamsburg.

647 Bedford Avenue

647 Bedford Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
121 Lee Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

121 Lee Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
110 Meserole Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

110 Meserole Street

Williamsburg

1 eviction
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
229 Lee Avenue
Good cause

229 Lee Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
506 Grand Street

506 Grand Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
11 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
22 Fillmore Place

22 Fillmore Place

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
251 Penn Street

251 Penn Street

Williamsburg

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

89 Penn Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
121 Lynch Street

121 Lynch Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
131 Ainslie Street

131 Ainslie Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
158 Lynch Street

158 Lynch Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
20 Broadway

20 Broadway

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
189 Rutledge Street

189 Rutledge Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
11 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
702 Driggs Avenue

702 Driggs Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
165 Ross Street

165 Ross Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
15 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
139 Division Avenue

139 Division Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
154 Hooper Street

154 Hooper Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
360 South 1 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

360 South 1 Street

2.2(20)

Williamsburg

2 evictions
58 open violations
1 litigation case
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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