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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 1,729–1,746 of 2,139 pre-war buildings near the L train in Williamsburg.

298 Metropolitan Avenue
Good cause

298 Metropolitan Avenue

2.8(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
26 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
126 Meserole Street
Good cause

126 Meserole Street

2.0(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
44 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
483 Grand Street

483 Grand Street

4.1(1)

Williamsburg

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
364 Leonard Street
Good cause

364 Leonard Street

3.8(1)

Williamsburg

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
142 North 5 Street
Good cause

142 North 5 Street

4.3(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
144 Manhattan Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

144 Manhattan Avenue

3.9(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
309 Leonard Street

309 Leonard Street

4.4(1)

Williamsburg

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

376 Graham Avenue

4.5(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
160 South 1 Street
Good cause

160 South 1 Street

2.6(1)

Williamsburg

2 evictions
52 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
91 Graham Avenue

91 Graham Avenue

2.0(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
58 open violations
7 litigation cases
No bedbug history
191 Graham Avenue

191 Graham Avenue

1.6(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
11 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
504 Humboldt Street
Good cause

504 Humboldt Street

3.5(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
54 Graham Avenue

54 Graham Avenue

2.6(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
143 North 4 Street

143 North 4 Street

3.3(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
12 Bushwick Avenue

12 Bushwick Avenue

3.6(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
307 South 4 Street

307 South 4 Street

4.3(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
252 South 1 Street
Rent-stabilized

252 South 1 Street

4.8(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
43 Montrose Avenue

43 Montrose Avenue

3.9(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
No 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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