The impending L-train apocalypse has rents in Williamsburg plunging

Rents in Williamsburg continue to drop as residents move out ahead of the L-train shutdown, according to StreetEasy.
The portion of the subway line that connects Brooklyn to Manhattan will be closed for 15 months beginning in April to repair damage caused by Superstorm Sandy.
Landlords are offering more discounts to people who will soon renew their leases, StreetEasy said. 
New Yorkers looking for a bargain on rent and willing to endure a longer commute may be able to find a sweet spot in W