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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 1,279–1,296 of 2,139 pre-war buildings near the L train in Williamsburg.

117 North    7 Street
Rent-stabilized

117 North 7 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
11 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
125 Maujer Street

125 Maujer Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
119 Boerum Street

119 Boerum Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
13 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
172 Wythe Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

172 Wythe Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
366 South 2 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

366 South 2 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
57 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
584 Lorimer Street
Rent-stabilized

584 Lorimer Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
25 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
314 Grand Street

314 Grand Street

Williamsburg

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

185 Withers Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
12 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
242 North 5 Street

242 North 5 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
15 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
160 Johnson Avenue
Good cause

160 Johnson Avenue

Williamsburg

1 eviction
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
131 Kingsland Avenue

131 Kingsland Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
170 Montrose Avenue

170 Montrose Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
679 Metropolitan Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

679 Metropolitan Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
16 open violations
1 litigation case
Bedbug history
139 North 9 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

139 North 9 Street

Williamsburg

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

499 Grand Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
4 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
733 Grand Street
Good cause

733 Grand Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
19 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
661 Metropolitan Avenue
Rent-stabilized

661 Metropolitan Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
215 Richardson Street

215 Richardson Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
3 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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