Williamsburg

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Williamsburg is a neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City. Most of its dated buildings went up in the 1910s, the oldest in 1853. Its 3,436 tax lots hold about 33,666 homes, and 70% of the buildings are pre-war. A typical building here rises 3 floors, the tallest 52. 2 subway stations sit inside its boundary, served by the G, L trains.

Built mostly

1910s

Typical height

3 fl

Tallest

52 fl

Homes

33,666

Pre-war

70%

Subway stations

2

Subway

  • Bedford AvL
  • Lorimer StLG

Building mix

Apartment building58%
Residential building18%
Office building6%
Retail space4%

Addresses in Williamsburg

Quick answers

Which subway lines serve Williamsburg?
The G, L trains stop inside Williamsburg, at Bedford Av, Lorimer St.
How old are the buildings in Williamsburg?
Most dated buildings in Williamsburg were built in the 1910s; the median year is 1915.
How tall are buildings in Williamsburg?
The median building in Williamsburg has 3 floors, and the tallest has 52.
How many homes are in Williamsburg?
NYC tax records count about 33,666 residential units across 3,436 tax lots in Williamsburg.
What borough is Williamsburg in?
Williamsburg is in Brooklyn, New York City.

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