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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 505–522 of 2,139 pre-war buildings near the L train in Williamsburg.

392 Lorimer Street
Rent-stabilized

392 Lorimer Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
181 Montrose Avenue
Rent-stabilized

181 Montrose Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
5 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
237 South 2 Street
Good cause

237 South 2 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
No open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
119 Grand Street

119 Grand Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
9 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
214 Ainslie St

214 Ainslie St

Williamsburg

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

362 South 2 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
2 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
71 Berry Street

71 Berry Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
12 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
408 Union Avenue

408 Union Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
302 Leonard Street

302 Leonard Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
12 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
281 South 2 Street

281 South 2 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
68 Jackson Street
Good cause

68 Jackson Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
28 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
119 Roebling Street

119 Roebling Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
69 South 3 Street

69 South 3 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
98 Bushwick Avenue
Rent-stabilized

98 Bushwick Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
719 Driggs Avenue

719 Driggs Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
346 South 3 Street

346 South 3 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
642 Driggs Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

642 Driggs Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
9 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
416 Lorimer Street
Rent-stabilized

416 Lorimer Street

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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