What does “pre-war + Z train” mean on this Williamsburg buildings page?

It’s a combined filter: buildings in Williamsburg that are pre-war (built before 1947) and located near the Z train corridor, so you’re comparing options that match both criteria.

How many buildings match these filters right now?

Openigloo shows 1,537+ eligible buildings on this page (as of 2026-07-07).

How reliable are the building ratings I see here?

Ratings are based on rated buildings on Openigloo—this Williamsburg scope shows an average rating of 3.5/5 across 354 rated buildings. Ratings reflect what renters shared, so still verify details with the building.

Do pre-war buildings near the Z train have any common lease or cost considerations?

They can. Even with the same building type, rent, deposit requirements, and utility setups vary by building, so confirm the full monthly cost (including utilities and any fees) before you apply.

Is the Z-train filter a guarantee of commute convenience?

No. It narrows by proximity, but commute experience depends on walking route, station entrances, and service patterns. Check the exact station entrance and your typical travel time.

Where does Openigloo’s building data come from?

Openigloo combines renter-facing research signals (like ratings) with structured building information and tenant Q&A, so you can validate details such as building practices, restrictions, and move-in logistics.

Which neighborhoods are trending right now in this scope?

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

Pre-war buildings near the Z train in Williamsburg

Williamsburg is a Brooklyn neighborhood where you can filter for pre-war buildings and compare them based on what’s closest to the Z train corridor. On Openigloo, this scope currently returns 1,537+ buildings to review and shortlist. For building quality signals, Williamsburg shows 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 Z train in Williamsburg. This page covers 1,537+ eligible buildings, using a multi-filter scope (pre-war + Z train) so you can compare buildings that match both criteria. Openigloo helps you narrow faster with building-level research signals and renter-first context. Review ratings come from 354 rated buildings, and you can use the building details and tenant Q&A to confirm what matters for your move-in timeline, costs, and lease terms.

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774 Driggs Avenue

Williamsburg

Pre-war buildings near the Z train in Williamsburg

Pre-war buildings near the Z train in Williamsburg

774 Driggs Avenue

164 Ross Street

153 South 2 Street

313 Union Avenue

165 Heyward Street

241 South 3 Street

104 Heyward Street

137 Penn Street

725 Driggs Avenue

4 Hope Street

328 Marcy Avenue

364 Marcy Avenue

143 South 4 Street

159 Ross Street

76 Havemeyer Street

329 S 4 St

155 Lee Avenue

156 South 2 Street

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