What does “near subway lines” mean on this Williamsburg buildings page?

It’s a filter scope that focuses your search on buildings located close to subway service in Williamsburg. Use it to reduce commute friction, then confirm actual walking time and the specific lines you’ll rely on.

How many buildings match this filter in Williamsburg right now?

Openigloo shows 4,372+ buildings in Williamsburg within the near-subway-lines scope (as of 2026-07-07).

Are buildings near subway lines more likely to be noisy?

Noise risk varies by block and building design. It’s common to see differences even within the same area, so review renter feedback and ask the building directly about noise, window quality, and any building quiet-hours.

What should I confirm before applying to a building near the subway?

Confirm total monthly move-in costs and what’s included, check lease start and renewal details, and ask about any operational issues that affect daily routines (elevator wait times, package handling, and maintenance response).

Does the “near subway lines” filter guarantee a certain commute time?

No. It’s location-based, not a real-time commute guarantee. Service changes, transfers, and walking pace can all change your daily trip, so verify your route with the exact lines you want.

How does Openigloo use ratings and signals for this search?

You can review rated buildings in Williamsburg to get a sense of patterns reported by renters, then cross-check building details on the listing page. Use this to shortlist, not to replace questions to management.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this scope right now?

Bushwick with 12,589+ buildings; Stuyvesant Heights with 7,834+ buildings; Flatbush with 5,564+ buildings; Downtown Brooklyn with 3,920+ buildings; Park Slope with 7,025+ buildings.

Buildings near subway lines in Williamsburg

Williamsburg is a Brooklyn neighborhood you can search around transit, since many commuters rely on subway access for daily routes. On Openigloo, you can focus on buildings near subway lines and compare what matters for your move. In Williamsburg, rated buildings average 3.5/5 across 354 rated buildings. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find buildings near subway lines in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Start with 4,372+ buildings that match the transit-access scope, then narrow further using Openigloo’s filters and building-level info. Openigloo helps you shortlist faster with rated buildings, building details, and renter-focused signals you can verify. Use the “near subway lines” filter as a starting point, then read what others report and ask targeted questions about noise, commute times, and lease terms before applying.

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681 Metropolitan Avenue

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Buildings near subway lines in Williamsburg

Buildings near subway lines in Williamsburg

681 Metropolitan Avenue

81 Division Avenue

217 Keap Street

31 Wilson Street

142 Hooper Street

67 Penn Street

120 Lee Avenue

188 Scholes Street

131 Hooper Street

152 South 8 Street

37 Frost Street

277 Grand Street

120 Ainslie Street

46 North Henry Street

156 Broadway

225 South 2 Street

153 Rodney Street

163 Penn Street

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