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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 1,657–1,674 of 1,992 pre-war buildings near the J train in Williamsburg.

174 Roebling St

174 Roebling St

2.3(2)

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
85 Montrose Avenue
Rent-stabilized

85 Montrose Avenue

3.6(2)

Williamsburg

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
161 Havemeyer Street
Rent-stabilized

161 Havemeyer Street

3.1(2)

Williamsburg

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
370 Bedford Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

370 Bedford Avenue

3.7(2)

Williamsburg

2 evictions
11 open violations
2 litigation cases
Bedbug history
62 Ten Eyck Street

62 Ten Eyck Street

2.3(2)

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
28 Scholes Street
Good cause

28 Scholes Street

2.5(2)

Williamsburg

No evictions
6 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
12 Stagg Street
Good cause

12 Stagg Street

3.4(2)

Williamsburg

No evictions
36 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
224 Metropolitan Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

224 Metropolitan Avenue

4.0(2)

Williamsburg

No evictions
21 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
239 South 1 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

239 South 1 Street

3.1(2)

Williamsburg

No evictions
12 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
548 Grand Street

548 Grand Street

2.7(2)

Williamsburg

No evictions
13 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
286 South 2 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

286 South 2 Street

3.3(2)

Williamsburg

No evictions
60 open violations
7 litigation cases
No bedbug history
407 Keap Street

407 Keap Street

4.6(2)

Williamsburg

1 eviction
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
183 Graham Avenue
Good cause

183 Graham Avenue

3.9(2)

Williamsburg

No evictions
2 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
152 Boerum St

152 Boerum St

4.7(2)

Williamsburg

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
335 Union Avenue
Rent-stabilized

335 Union Avenue

4.1(2)

Williamsburg

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
314 South 4 Street
Good cause

314 South 4 Street

3.7(2)

Williamsburg

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
114 South 1 Street

114 South 1 Street

3.2(2)

Williamsburg

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
296 Hooper Street

296 Hooper Street

3.6(2)

Williamsburg

No evictions
No 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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