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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 1,765–1,782 of 2,139 pre-war buildings near the L train in Williamsburg.

253 Manhattan Avenue

253 Manhattan Avenue

2.8(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
55 Herbert Street

55 Herbert Street

2.5(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
28 Cook Street
Good cause

28 Cook Street

2.9(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
10 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
11 Graham Avenue
Good cause

11 Graham Avenue

3.5(1)

Williamsburg

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
51 Ten Eyck Street

51 Ten Eyck Street

4.0(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
6 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
64 Ten Eyck Street

64 Ten Eyck Street

3.0(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
80 Graham Avenue
Good cause

80 Graham Avenue

2.5(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
6 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
211 N 6 St
Rent-stabilized

211 N 6 St

2.0(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
72 Scholes Street
Rent-stabilized

72 Scholes Street

4.4(1)

Williamsburg

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

237 Leonard Street

4.3(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
73 Graham Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

73 Graham Avenue

1.4(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
2 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
154 N 9 St

154 N 9 St

2.1(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
149 North 7 Street
Good cause

149 North 7 Street

1.0(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
765 Grand Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

765 Grand Street

3.3(1)

Williamsburg

1 eviction
1 open violation
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
707 1/2 Lorimer Street

707 1/2 Lorimer Street

4.1(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
119 Mc Kibbin Street
Good cause

119 Mc Kibbin Street

2.6(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
76 Jackson Street

76 Jackson Street

2.3(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
70 Powers Street

70 Powers Street

2.5(1)

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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