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Pre-war buildings near the J train in Chinatown

Chinatown in Manhattan is a dense, transit-connected area where older buildings are common. If you’re targeting the J train, you’ll likely find a mix of pre-war stock that can vary a lot by block and building. In Chinatown, rated buildings average 3.2/5 across 19 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This page covers 274+ pre-war buildings near the J train in Chinatown, Manhattan. It’s a two-filter view: pre-war construction (built before 1947) plus the J train area, so you can narrow fast without guessing. Openigloo helps you pressure-test buildings with rated building signals, tenant Q&A, and practical notes on what to confirm before signing. Use it to compare options side by side, then reach out to the building for the details that still vary unit to unit.

Pre-war buildings near the J train in Chinatown

Showing 235–252 of 274 pre-war buildings near the J train in Chinatown.

117 Mott Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

117 Mott Street

2.6(1)

Chinatown

No evictions
35 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
19 Doyers Street

19 Doyers Street

2.0(1)

Chinatown

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
32 Mulberry Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

32 Mulberry Street

4.4(1)

Chinatown

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
34 East Broadway
Good cause

34 East Broadway

4.8(1)

Chinatown

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
65 Mott Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

65 Mott Street

4.4(1)

Chinatown

1 eviction
15 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
50 Mott Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

50 Mott Street

4.8(1)

Chinatown

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
28 Canal Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

28 Canal Street

2.1(1)

Chinatown

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
89 Mulberry Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

89 Mulberry Street

3.5(1)

Chinatown

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
156 East Broadway

156 East Broadway

3.0(1)

Chinatown

2 evictions
15 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
70 Bayard Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

70 Bayard Street

4.1(1)

Chinatown

No evictions
41 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
17 Eldridge Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

17 Eldridge Street

4.1(1)

Chinatown

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
20 Mulberry Street
Good cause

20 Mulberry Street

3.8(1)

Chinatown

No evictions
28 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
190 Hester Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

190 Hester Street

4.0(1)

Chinatown

No evictions
31 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
37 Canal Street
Rent-stabilized

37 Canal Street

2.4(1)

Chinatown

No evictions
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
30 Mulberry St
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

30 Mulberry St

4.8(1)

Chinatown

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

146 East Broadway

2.9(1)

Chinatown

No evictions
9 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
113 Front Mott Street

113 Front Mott Street

4.0(1)

Chinatown

No evictions
No open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
65 Bayard Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

65 Bayard Street

4.3(1)

Chinatown

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history

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

  • Check the building’s pre-war details during your tour: ask about insulation, windows, and how maintenance is handled in colder months.
  • Use the J-train proximity as a starting point, then confirm walking time in the direction you’ll commute and whether street noise affects the unit.
  • If you’re comparing similar-looking buildings, focus on what tenants highlight in Q&A and the signals behind rated buildings.
  • Before applying, confirm the exact total monthly cost (not just the asking rent): deposits, any broker fee, and what utilities are billed separately.
  • Read lease terms carefully around move-in dates and renewal timing; pre-war buildings can vary widely in how management handles them.

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