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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 631–648 of 2,139 pre-war buildings near the L train in Williamsburg.

129 Montrose Avenue

129 Montrose Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
237 North 5 Street

237 North 5 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
304 Leonard Street

304 Leonard Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
536 Metropolitan Avenue
Good cause

536 Metropolitan Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
12 Rear Stagg Street
Good cause

12 Rear Stagg Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
12 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
336 Manhattan Avenue
Rent-stabilized

336 Manhattan Avenue

Williamsburg

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

46 North 1 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
479 Grand Street

479 Grand Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
38 Grand Street
Rent-stabilized

38 Grand Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
302 Bedford Avenue
Good cause

302 Bedford Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
7 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
220 Roebling Street
Rent-stabilized

220 Roebling Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
6 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
362 Metropolitan Avenue
Rent-stabilized

362 Metropolitan Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
394 Metropolitan Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

394 Metropolitan Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
2 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
199 Johnson Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

199 Johnson Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
74 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
362 Bedford Avenue

362 Bedford Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
173 Ainslie Street

173 Ainslie Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
476 Humboldt Street
Rent-stabilized

476 Humboldt Street

Williamsburg

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

339 South 4 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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