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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 1,693–1,710 of 2,139 pre-war buildings near the L train in Williamsburg.

131 Montrose Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

131 Montrose Avenue

3.9(2)

Williamsburg

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
222 Metropolitan Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

222 Metropolitan Avenue

3.3(2)

Williamsburg

No evictions
23 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
235 South    1 Street

235 South 1 Street

2.7(2)

Williamsburg

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

680 Metropolitan Avenue

2.3(2)

Williamsburg

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
359 Graham Avenue

359 Graham Avenue

3.1(2)

Williamsburg

No evictions
14 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
164 South 3 Street

164 South 3 Street

4.1(2)

Williamsburg

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
154 South 3 Street

154 South 3 Street

3.8(2)

Williamsburg

1 eviction
44 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
802 Grand Street

802 Grand Street

3.1(2)

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
65 Kent Avenue

65 Kent Avenue

3.3(2)

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
182 Meserole Street
Good cause

182 Meserole Street

2.8(2)

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
790 Metropolitan Avenue

790 Metropolitan Avenue

2.8(2)

Williamsburg

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

377 Metropolitan Avenue

3.5(2)

Williamsburg

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
165 Meserole Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

165 Meserole Street

1.5(2)

Williamsburg

2 evictions
27 open violations
5 litigation cases
No bedbug history
126 Scholes Street

126 Scholes Street

1.3(2)

Williamsburg

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
155 North 5 Street

155 North 5 Street

4.4(2)

Williamsburg

No evictions
14 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
377 Manhattan Avenue
Good cause

377 Manhattan Avenue

3.1(2)

Williamsburg

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
23 Meserole Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

23 Meserole Street

2.7(2)

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
604 Metropolitan Avenue
Good cause

604 Metropolitan Avenue

3.2(2)

Williamsburg

No evictions
8 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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