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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 2,035–2,052 of 2,139 pre-war buildings near the L train in Williamsburg.

126 North 5 Street
Rent-stabilized

126 North 5 Street

5.0(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
6 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
95 South 2 Street

95 South 2 Street

3.9(1)

Williamsburg

1 eviction
1 open violation
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
227 North 7 Street

227 North 7 Street

4.4(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
380 South 3 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

380 South 3 Street

1.6(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
6 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
61 Graham Ave
Rent-stabilized

61 Graham Ave

3.3(1)

Williamsburg

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

234 Grand Street

3.6(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
301 Humboldt Street

301 Humboldt Street

1.1(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
228 Frost Street

228 Frost Street

5.0(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
161 Maujer Street
Good cause

161 Maujer Street

4.8(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
427 Humboldt Street

427 Humboldt Street

5.0(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
333 South 1 Street

333 South 1 Street

1.8(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
252 Union Avenue

252 Union Avenue

4.8(1)

Williamsburg

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

102 Bedford Avenue

1.1(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
14 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
196 Graham Avenue
Good cause

196 Graham Avenue

2.6(1)

Williamsburg

1 eviction
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
466 Union Avenue

466 Union Avenue

3.8(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
84 Havemeyer St
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

84 Havemeyer St

3.4(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
154 Scholes Street

154 Scholes Street

3.0(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
173 Montrose Avenue

173 Montrose Avenue

3.5(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history

What to check before choosing a pre-war building 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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