What does “rent-stabilized” mean on this page?

It means the eligible buildings are flagged for rent-stabilized apartments under NYC rent regulation. Always verify specifics for the exact unit with the building/agent, especially around renewal terms.

How does the M-train part of the filter work?

This page targets Chinatown buildings that are near the M train corridor. Treat it as a distance/area filter, then confirm your commute route and time windows based on where the unit is located.

Are these buildings income-restricted or subsidized?

No. This page is about market-rate rent-stabilized apartments flagged through Openigloo filters. It is not an income-restricted, subsidized, NYCHA, HPD, Section 8, or housing-lottery affordable-housing program.

What should I check before I apply or sign, even if the building is rent-stabilized?

Ask about lease start timing, renewal/tenant-change rules, and any unit-specific conditions. Also confirm the full move-in costs (fees and deposits) and which utilities or building charges you’ll pay.

Does “rent-stabilized near the M train” guarantee low costs overall?

Not necessarily. Rent-stabilized units can still vary widely by unit size, condition, and demand. You’ll want to compare the total monthly cost (including deposits/fees and any recurring charges) against your budget.

How reliable are the ratings and signals on Openigloo?

Openigloo uses building-level data from rated buildings and tenant-provided context. Still, unit conditions and day-to-day experiences vary, so use the Q&A prompts to ask the building what matters for your specific unit and lease timeline.

Which nearby neighborhoods are trending on Openigloo right now?

East Village with 11,857+ buildings; Hell's Kitchen with 6,943+ buildings; Yorkville with 9,328+ buildings; Lenox Hill with 8,357+ buildings; Kips Bay with 4,472+ buildings.

Buildings with rent-stabilized apartments near the M train in Chinatown

Chinatown in Manhattan is a dense neighborhood where renters often look for convenient transit access and buildings with clear lease terms. This page narrows to rent-stabilized buildings near the M train, currently covering 67+ buildings. On Openigloo, Chinatown shows an average building rating of 3.2/5 across 19 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find buildings with rent-stabilized apartments in Chinatown that are near the M train. This page covers 67+ eligible buildings right now, using a combined filter for location and rent regulation. Openigloo helps you narrow down faster with building-level signals, including what rated buildings look like (from prior renter feedback) and a way to review details before you visit. Use the tenant Q&A and Openigloo notes to confirm the terms that matter for your move-in timing and monthly budget.

Showing 19–36 of 67 buildings with rent-stabilized apartments near the M train in Chinatown.

Buildings with rent-stabilized apartments near the M train in Chinatown

Buildings with rent-stabilized apartments near the M train in Chinatown

5 Eldridge Street

1 Essex Street

88 Hester Street

13 Ludlow Street

96 East Broadway

34 Allen Street

29 Allen Street

78 Canal Street

143 Division Street

86A Hester Street

13B Eldridge Street

74 Hester Street

23 Orchard Street

23 Essex St

123 Division Street

19 Allen Street

126 East Broadway

44 Eldridge Street

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