Pre-war buildings near the M14A-SBS bus in Chinatown

It groups buildings in Chinatown that are close to the M14A-SBS corridor. Still, distance and real-world commute time vary by the exact address and where you plan to board, so confirm with directions from your intended stop.

It indicates buildings constructed before 1947. If you’re sensitive to maintenance history, ask the building about recent repairs, unit condition standards, and any upcoming work.

This page currently covers 119+ buildings that fit the M14A-SBS proximity plus pre-war criteria in Chinatown.

Openigloo aggregates building signals into an average rating, based on the rated buildings sample for Chinatown. Use it as a starting point, and read the notes to understand which issues come up most often.

Yes. Confirm heating and hot-water setup, whether there are any building rules that affect your unit use, and what’s included in the monthly cost (beyond the rent number). Ask about elevator reliability if you’d need it regularly.

Openigloo can surface building-level signals from available sources and renter-reported notes, but it’s not a substitute for a direct confirmation. If something seems unclear or outdated, ask management for the current policy in writing.

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