What does the “5-train + pre-war” filter mean on this page?

It restricts results to buildings flagged as pre-war and located near the 5 train corridor in Chinatown, so you can focus on both building era and commute distance.

How many buildings match these filters right now?

There are 133+ buildings matching the 5-train + pre-war criteria on this page as of 2026-07-07.

Is the building rating in Chinatown based on reviews across all buildings shown here?

No. The Chinatown snapshot lists an average of 3.2/5 across 19 rated buildings, so it reflects only the subset with rating data.

What should I verify before signing a lease for a pre-war building?

Confirm current building condition and maintenance practices (especially heating and any recent repairs), then verify how those issues have been handled for tenants in the recent past.

How can I use Openigloo’s signals to avoid surprises?

Start with what’s publicly available on the building page, then use tenant Q&A to identify patterns. Before committing, ask management for specifics tied to any issues you see mentioned.

Are utilities and building fees included in the rent?

They can vary by building and unit. Check the unit’s lease terms and ask directly what utilities are included and what fees apply at move-in.

Pre-war buildings near the 5 train in Chinatown

In Chinatown, you’ll find pre-war building stock clustered close to transit, including options near the 5 train. On Openigloo, Chinatown has an average building rating of 3.2/5 across 19 rated buildings. Use the ratings for quick screening, but still confirm the details that affect daily life—like building condition and lease terms—because individual units can differ. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find pre-war buildings near the 5 train in Chinatown. This page covers 133+ buildings that match the 5-train + pre-war filter pair, so you can narrow quickly to the stock, era, and transit area you want. Openigloo helps you compare buildings using renter-first signals like rated buildings and structured info you can verify. Use the building pages to cross-check what you see (or hear) in tenant Q&A, confirm building rules, and look up the details that affect your monthly cost and move-in timeline.

Showing 55–72 of 133 pre-war buildings near the 5 train in Chinatown.

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17 Rear Mott Street

Chinatown

Pre-war buildings near the 5 train in Chinatown

Pre-war buildings near the 5 train in Chinatown

17 Rear Mott Street

2 Bowery

30 Pell Street

13 Doyers Street

68 Bayard Street

73 Mott Street

59 Mott Street

79 Mulberry Street

66 Rear Bayard Street

18 Mott Street

1 Catherine Street

7 Elizabeth Street

31 Division Street

69 Mott Street

66 East Broadway

197 Worth Street

1 Doyers Street

58 Mott Street

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