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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 1,711–1,728 of 1,992 pre-war buildings near the J train in Williamsburg.

195 Johnson Avenue
Good cause

195 Johnson Avenue

2.6(2)

Williamsburg

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
77 Varet Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

77 Varet Street

2.4(2)

Williamsburg

4 evictions
75 open violations
22 litigation cases
No bedbug history
76 Manhattan Avenue
Good cause

76 Manhattan Avenue

4.2(2)

Williamsburg

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
163 South 1 Street
Good cause

163 South 1 Street

2.9(2)

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
131 Montrose Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

131 Montrose Avenue

3.9(2)

Williamsburg

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
222 Metropolitan Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

222 Metropolitan Avenue

3.3(2)

Williamsburg

No evictions
23 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
235 South    1 Street

235 South 1 Street

2.7(2)

Williamsburg

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
164 South 3 Street

164 South 3 Street

4.1(2)

Williamsburg

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

856 Driggs Avenue

3.9(2)

Williamsburg

1 eviction
20 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
154 South 3 Street

154 South 3 Street

3.8(2)

Williamsburg

1 eviction
44 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
182 Meserole Street
Good cause

182 Meserole Street

2.8(2)

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
377 Metropolitan Avenue
Rent-stabilized

377 Metropolitan Avenue

3.5(2)

Williamsburg

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

165 Meserole Street

1.5(2)

Williamsburg

2 evictions
27 open violations
5 litigation cases
No bedbug history
126 Scholes Street

126 Scholes Street

1.3(2)

Williamsburg

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
23 Meserole Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

23 Meserole Street

2.7(2)

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
279 Bedford Avenue
Good cause

279 Bedford Avenue

3.2(2)

Williamsburg

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
145 Montrose Avenue

145 Montrose Avenue

1.4(2)

Williamsburg

No evictions
2 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
449 Grand Street

449 Grand Street

4.6(2)

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
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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