What does “good cause” mean on this Williamsburg buildings page?

“Good cause” is a tenant-protection filter. It indicates additional protections tied to certain lease renewal and rent-increase/non-renewal scenarios. Always ask the leasing office how the rules apply to your exact unit and lease type.

What does “near-waterfront” cover here?

“Near-waterfront” is a location filter for buildings close to the waterfront in Williamsburg. It does not guarantee views, specific sightlines, or quiet conditions, so it’s worth verifying the exact address and street block details.

How many buildings match these filters in Williamsburg right now?

Openigloo shows 394+ buildings in Williamsburg that match the near-waterfront + good-cause scope as of 2026-07-07.

Are the building ratings on this page based on reviews from current residents?

Ratings reflect building signals collected for rated buildings, and the neighborhood stats for Williamsburg list 3.5/5 across 354 rated buildings. Use them as one input, then confirm details directly with the building for your unit.

What should I ask about before signing a lease?

Ask for the complete lease terms (renewal language, rent-change expectations, and any conditions), total monthly cost including utilities, and all move-in fees/deposits. With “good cause,” confirm how the protections work in practice for your lease.

How can I avoid surprises when I tour?

Verify waterfront proximity and practical commute routes from the specific street corner, not just the general area. Also double-check any unit-specific rules (access, documentation, and restrictions that can vary by apartment) with the leasing office.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this scope?

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.

Good cause buildings near the waterfront in Williamsburg

In Williamsburg, Brooklyn, you’ll find a dense mix of residential buildings where location matters for lifestyle and commuting. This page focuses on buildings near the waterfront that also fall under the good-cause tenant-protection category. In Williamsburg, rated buildings average 3.5/5 across 354 rated buildings. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This page covers buildings in Williamsburg, Brooklyn with the near-waterfront + good-cause filter (394+ buildings). Use it if you want a waterfront location within Williamsburg and additional tenant protections tied to the “good cause” category. Openigloo helps you narrow faster by showing building-level signals like rated-building scores from 354 rated buildings, plus practical details gathered for renters. You can also read what people share and use the open-data-backed context to ask better questions before you sign a lease.

Showing 325–342 of 394 good cause buildings near the waterfront in Williamsburg.

Good cause buildings near the waterfront in Williamsburg

Good cause buildings near the waterfront in Williamsburg

475 Kent Avenue

185 South 4 Street

95 Rear North 7 Street

298 Metropolitan Avenue

142 North 5 Street

160 South 1 Street

185 Metropolitan Avenue

149 North 7 Street

320 Bedford Avenue

82 South 4 Street

65 South 11 Street

130 South 2 Street

310 Bedford Avenue

338 Berry Street

117 South 8 Street

123 Kent Avenue

241 South 2 Street

41 South 5 Street

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