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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 721–738 of 2,139 pre-war buildings near the L train in Williamsburg.

649 Metropolitan Avenue

649 Metropolitan Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
30 Powers Street

30 Powers Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
100 Jackson Street
Rent-stabilized

100 Jackson Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
413 Hewes Street
Good cause

413 Hewes Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
4 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
135 Wythe Avenue

135 Wythe Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
228 South 1 Street
Good cause

228 South 1 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
134 Meserole Street
Rent-stabilized

134 Meserole Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
67 Rear Scholes Street
Rent-stabilized

67 Rear Scholes Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
258 Graham Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

258 Graham Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
13 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
683 Lorimer Street

683 Lorimer Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
9 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
96 Scholes Street

96 Scholes Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
615 Union Avenue

615 Union Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
287 North 8 Street
Rent-stabilized

287 North 8 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
2 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
50 Conselyea Street

50 Conselyea Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
230 Manhattan Avenue

230 Manhattan Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
57 open violations
7 litigation cases
No bedbug history
232 Metropolitan Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

232 Metropolitan Avenue

Williamsburg

3 evictions
23 open violations
5 litigation cases
No bedbug history
357 South 4 Street
Good cause

357 South 4 Street

Williamsburg

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

149 South 4 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
2 open violations
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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