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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 1,747–1,764 of 1,992 pre-war buildings near the J train in Williamsburg.

43 Montrose Avenue

43 Montrose Avenue

3.9(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
384 South 2 Street
Good cause

384 South 2 Street

2.6(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
418 Broadway

418 Broadway

3.3(1)

Williamsburg

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
353 South 3 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

353 South 3 Street

1.4(1)

Williamsburg

2 evictions
79 open violations
5 litigation cases
No bedbug history
446 S 5 St
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

446 S 5 St

3.3(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
55 open violations
6 litigation cases
No bedbug history
211 Johnson Avenue
Good cause

211 Johnson Avenue

4.3(1)

Williamsburg

2 evictions
10 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
198 Wilson Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

198 Wilson Street

2.8(1)

Williamsburg

1 eviction
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
489 Grand Street

489 Grand Street

3.8(1)

Williamsburg

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

177 Montrose Avenue

3.9(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
203 Johnson Avenue

203 Johnson Avenue

4.3(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
78 Powers Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

78 Powers Street

5.0(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
236 South 2 Street

236 South 2 Street

4.9(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
157 Manhattan Avenue
Good cause

157 Manhattan Avenue

2.9(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
328 Berry Street

328 Berry Street

3.4(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
28 Cook Street
Good cause

28 Cook Street

2.9(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
10 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
11 Graham Avenue
Good cause

11 Graham Avenue

3.5(1)

Williamsburg

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
51 Ten Eyck Street

51 Ten Eyck Street

4.0(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
6 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
64 Ten Eyck Street

64 Ten Eyck Street

3.0(1)

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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