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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 109–126 of 274 pre-war buildings near the J train in Chinatown.

113 Rear Mott Street

113 Rear Mott Street

Chinatown

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
13 Ludlow Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

13 Ludlow Street

Chinatown

No evictions
4 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
104 Rear Bayard Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

104 Rear Bayard Street

Chinatown

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
17 Rear Mott Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

17 Rear Mott Street

Chinatown

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
96 East Broadway
Rent-stabilized

96 East Broadway

Chinatown

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
2 Bowery

2 Bowery

Chinatown

No evictions
15 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
30 Pell Street
Good cause

30 Pell Street

Chinatown

No evictions
87 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
34 Allen Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

34 Allen Street

Chinatown

No evictions
1 open violation
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
29 Allen Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

29 Allen Street

Chinatown

No evictions
4 open violations
5 litigation cases
Bedbug history
220 Canal Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

220 Canal Street

Chinatown

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
13 Doyers Street

13 Doyers Street

Chinatown

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
68 Bayard Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

68 Bayard Street

Chinatown

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
78 Canal Street
Rent-stabilized

78 Canal Street

Chinatown

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

73 Mott Street

Chinatown

No evictions
5 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
81 Bowery
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

81 Bowery

Chinatown

1 eviction
21 open violations
6 litigation cases
Bedbug history
59 Mott Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

59 Mott Street

Chinatown

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

79 Mulberry Street

Chinatown

1 eviction
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
54 Elizabeth Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

54 Elizabeth Street

Chinatown

1 eviction
No open violations
2 litigation cases
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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