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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 973–990 of 2,139 pre-war buildings near the L train in Williamsburg.

17 Humboldt Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

17 Humboldt Street

Williamsburg

1 eviction
No open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
392 S 5 St

392 S 5 St

Williamsburg

2 evictions
39 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
222 North 6 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

222 North 6 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
158 Grand Street
Good cause

158 Grand Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
10 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
125 South 2 Street

125 South 2 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
93 Montrose Avenue
Good cause

93 Montrose Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
9 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
512 Grand Street

512 Grand Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
261 Manhattan Avenue

261 Manhattan Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
35 Withers Street

35 Withers Street

Williamsburg

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

152 South 3 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
11 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
184 Withers Street

184 Withers Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
148 North 8 Street
Rent-stabilized

148 North 8 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
No open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
232 South 3 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

232 South 3 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
2 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
23 North Henry Street

23 North Henry Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
230 Frost Street

230 Frost Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
126 Bedford Avenue
Good cause

126 Bedford Avenue

Williamsburg

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

766 Grand Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
193 Ainslie Street
Rent-stabilized

193 Ainslie 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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