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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 937–954 of 2,139 pre-war buildings near the L train in Williamsburg.

70 Jackson Street

70 Jackson Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
57 South 3 Street

57 South 3 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
101 Grand Street

101 Grand Street

Williamsburg

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

561 Grand Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
No open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
115 Powers Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

115 Powers Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
122 South 2 Street

122 South 2 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
10 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
160 Withers Street

160 Withers Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
12 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
147 North 9 Street

147 North 9 Street

Williamsburg

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

556 Grand Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
158 South 2 Street

158 South 2 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
69 Scholes Street

69 Scholes Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
792 Metropolitan Avenue
Good cause

792 Metropolitan Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
149 Graham Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

149 Graham Avenue

Williamsburg

2 evictions
12 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
68 Rear North 8 Street
Good cause

68 Rear North 8 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
2 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
153 Boerum Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

153 Boerum Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
177 North 8 Street
Rent-stabilized

177 North 8 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
27 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
397 Manhattan Avenue

397 Manhattan Avenue

Williamsburg

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

235 North 5 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
16 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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