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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 1,657–1,674 of 2,139 pre-war buildings near the L train in Williamsburg.

135 Kingsland Avenue
Rent-stabilized

135 Kingsland Avenue

4.1(2)

Williamsburg

No evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
147 Leonard Street
Rent-stabilized

147 Leonard Street

3.1(2)

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
169 North 7 Street
Good cause

169 North 7 Street

3.9(2)

Williamsburg

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

298 Leonard Street

2.3(2)

Williamsburg

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
41 Skillman Avenue

41 Skillman Avenue

4.1(2)

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
96 Bedford Avenue

96 Bedford Avenue

4.0(2)

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
422 Graham Avenue

422 Graham Avenue

4.9(2)

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
442 Lorimer Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

442 Lorimer Street

2.9(2)

Williamsburg

No evictions
36 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
61 Montrose Avenue

61 Montrose Avenue

4.1(2)

Williamsburg

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
111 Kingsland Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

111 Kingsland Avenue

2.5(2)

Williamsburg

1 eviction
125 open violations
5 litigation cases
No bedbug history
238 North    8 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

238 North 8 Street

4.1(2)

Williamsburg

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
185 Havemeyer Street

185 Havemeyer Street

2.5(2)

Williamsburg

No evictions
2 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
28 Roebling St
Good cause

28 Roebling St

2.4(2)

Williamsburg

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
220 Bushwick Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

220 Bushwick Avenue

3.1(2)

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
95 North 7 Street
Good cause

95 North 7 Street

2.4(2)

Williamsburg

No evictions
50 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
163 Humboldt Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

163 Humboldt Street

2.3(2)

Williamsburg

4 evictions
13 open violations
6 litigation cases
No bedbug history
75 Graham Avenue

75 Graham Avenue

2.4(2)

Williamsburg

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
141 Richardson Street

141 Richardson Street

1.6(2)

Williamsburg

No evictions
37 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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