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Pre-war buildings near the B train in Chinatown

Chinatown is a dense Manhattan neighborhood where renters often prioritize walkability and transit access when choosing among nearby buildings. This page focuses on pre-war buildings positioned for riders who want the B train commute option. In Chinatown, rated buildings average 3.2/5 across 19 rated buildings. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find pre-war buildings near the B train in Chinatown, with 274+ buildings currently in scope on Openigloo. Use this page to narrow by building age (pre-war) and location along the B train corridor. On Openigloo, you can compare buildings using rated-building signals, tenant Q&A, and open-data context tied to each property. That helps you sanity-check what you see in photos and floor plans before you tour and decide which apartments in Chinatown are actually a fit.

Pre-war buildings near the B train in Chinatown

Showing 271–274 of 274 pre-war buildings near the B train in Chinatown.

11 Mott Street
Good cause

11 Mott Street

2.3(1)

Chinatown

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
24 East Broadway
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

24 East Broadway

3.0(1)

Chinatown

No evictions
11 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
22 Mulberry Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

22 Mulberry Street

2.6(1)

Chinatown

No evictions
20 open violations
6 litigation cases
No bedbug history
56 Hester Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

56 Hester Street

3.6(1)

Chinatown

No evictions
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history

What to check before for pre-war buildings near the B train in Chinatown

  • Confirm the building’s pre-war details directly: ask about elevator setup, any recent renovations, and whether units have updated systems (heat, hot water, electrical).
  • Check commute reality: even “near the B train” can mean different walking times by entrance—verify your usual stop and the closest station entrance.
  • Use the rated-building info to guide questions, but still read the room: schedule showings and ask about noise, water pressure, and pest-control history.
  • If you have a budget, look beyond the asking rent during move-in (security deposit, broker fee if applicable, and any monthly utilities you’d pay).
  • When you submit, ask about documentation and lease terms early (application timing, required forms, and any move-in timing constraints).

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