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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 1,909–1,926 of 2,139 pre-war buildings near the L train in Williamsburg.

226 Manhattan Avenue
Rent-stabilized

226 Manhattan Avenue

3.4(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
159 North    3 Street
Rent-stabilized

159 North 3 Street

3.6(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
366A Manhattan Avenue
Good cause

366A Manhattan Avenue

3.4(1)

Williamsburg

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

235 South 4 Street

4.3(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
184 Meserole Street

184 Meserole Street

4.6(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
128 Boerum Street
Good cause

128 Boerum Street

3.5(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
140 Frost Street
Good cause

140 Frost Street

4.5(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
109 South 4 Street
Good cause

109 South 4 Street

2.1(1)

Williamsburg

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

155 Bedford Avenue

4.8(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
426 Lorimer Street
Rent-stabilized

426 Lorimer Street

3.4(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
225 North 8 Street

225 North 8 Street

3.9(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
187 Graham Avenue

187 Graham Avenue

3.5(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
279 South 2 Street

279 South 2 Street

3.9(1)

Williamsburg

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

355 South 2 Street

4.5(1)

Williamsburg

1 eviction
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
349 Manhattan Avenue
Rent-stabilized

349 Manhattan Avenue

1.3(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
354 South 1 Street

354 South 1 Street

3.9(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
7 open violations
5 litigation cases
No bedbug history
417 Grand Street

417 Grand Street

3.3(1)

Williamsburg

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

141 Montrose Avenue

3.9(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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