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Pre-war buildings near the L train in Williamsburg

Williamsburg in Brooklyn is a frequent target for renters who want transit access and a mix of older housing stock. This page focuses on pre-war buildings near the L train, so you can filter for building age while staying close to your commute. In 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 L train in Williamsburg. This page covers 2,139+ eligible buildings so you can narrow by two things renters usually want to balance: location convenience and older building stock (pre-1947). Openigloo helps you compare buildings with practical signals, including ratings from rated buildings (3.5/5 across 354 rated buildings) and what renters report. Use the building pages to review details, check for available units, and ask questions based on the real-world constraints you’ll face during showings and move-in.

Pre-war buildings near the L train in Williamsburg

Showing 1,855–1,872 of 2,139 pre-war buildings near the L train in Williamsburg.

240 Powers Street
Rent-stabilized

240 Powers Street

2.5(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
50 Bushwick Avenue

50 Bushwick Avenue

4.6(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
601 Metropolitan Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

601 Metropolitan Avenue

2.8(1)

Williamsburg

3 evictions
19 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
536 Driggs Avenue
Good cause

536 Driggs Avenue

3.9(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
143 Bedford Avenue

143 Bedford Avenue

1.6(1)

Williamsburg

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
109 Roebling Street

109 Roebling Street

4.6(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
669 Grand Street

669 Grand Street

2.6(1)

Williamsburg

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

139 South 1 Street

3.4(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
67 Richardson Street
Good cause

67 Richardson Street

4.6(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
422 Humboldt Street

422 Humboldt Street

4.4(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
44 North 1 Street
Good cause

44 North 1 Street

4.8(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
18 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
234 North 7 Street

234 North 7 Street

2.6(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
702 Grand Street

702 Grand Street

5.0(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
No open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
386 Metropolitan Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

386 Metropolitan Avenue

4.6(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
32 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
41 Montrose Avenue

41 Montrose Avenue

1.5(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
285 Graham Avenue
Good cause

285 Graham Avenue

3.6(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
518 Grand Street
Good cause

518 Grand Street

3.0(1)

Williamsburg

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
35 Ten Eyck Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

35 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 L train in Williamsburg

  • Use this L-train + pre-war filter to focus on building age and transit access at the same time, then open a few building pages to compare unit availability.
  • Before signing, confirm the exact commute you’ll get from the nearest L stop(s) and whether service changes affect your route.
  • For pre-war buildings, verify maintenance details you can see in person: heating consistency, hot-water performance, water pressure, and pest prevention upkeep.
  • Check lease terms and move-in costs (security deposit, any broker or application fees, and whether utilities are included) since the full monthly cost matters beyond asking rent.

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