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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 2,125–2,139 of 2,139 pre-war buildings near the L train in Williamsburg.

195 Skillman Avenue

195 Skillman Avenue

4.3(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
93 Seigel St
Good cause

93 Seigel St

4.5(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
69 Devoe Street

69 Devoe Street

4.3(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
11 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
128 North 5 Street
Rent-stabilized

128 North 5 Street

5.0(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
11 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
415 Humboldt Street
Rent-stabilized

415 Humboldt Street

5.0(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
182 South 3 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

182 South 3 Street

1.5(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
42 open violations
10 litigation cases
No bedbug history
337 Union Avenue
Rent-stabilized

337 Union Avenue

3.6(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
35 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
23 Conselyea Street

23 Conselyea Street

3.0(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
233 North 5 Street

233 North 5 Street

4.3(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
288 Ainslie Street
Good cause

288 Ainslie Street

1.4(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
644 Lorimer Street

644 Lorimer Street

2.4(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
171 Metropolitan Avenue

171 Metropolitan Avenue

3.0(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
371 Manhattan Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

371 Manhattan Avenue

3.3(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
147 Rear North 8 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

147 Rear North 8 Street

2.8(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
140 Richardson Street

140 Richardson Street

2.5(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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