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Pre-war buildings near transit in Chinatown

In Chinatown, you’ll find older Manhattan housing stock clustered around major streets and transit options. This makes it useful for renters who want commuting convenience while still comparing pre-war building conditions across different blocks. Openigloo’s Chinatown signals include a 3.2/5 average building rating across 19 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find pre-war buildings near transit in Chinatown with 274+ buildings to explore on Openigloo. This filter pair is for older walk-up and mid-rise stock that’s still close to subway and commuting routes, so you can focus on location first. Openigloo helps you narrow down from live building data, then cross-check with rated building signals and renter questions before you request a showing. For each building, you can review what people have reported, compare building-level details, and confirm the practical items that matter for move-in (fees, lease terms, and what the building actually offers).

Pre-war buildings near transit in Chinatown

Showing 163–180 of 274 pre-war buildings near transit in Chinatown.

123 Division Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

123 Division Street

Chinatown

1 eviction
8 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
76 Mulberry Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

76 Mulberry Street

Chinatown

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
9 Chatham Square
Good cause

9 Chatham Square

Chinatown

No evictions
22 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
19 Allen Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

19 Allen Street

Chinatown

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
144 Hester Street
Rent-stabilized

144 Hester Street

Chinatown

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
78 Mulberry Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

78 Mulberry Street

Chinatown

2 evictions
1 open violation
5 litigation cases
No bedbug history
47 Mott Street
Good cause

47 Mott Street

Chinatown

1 eviction
31 open violations
5 litigation cases
No bedbug history
15 Eldridge Street
Good cause

15 Eldridge Street

Chinatown

No evictions
16 open violations
6 litigation cases
No bedbug history
22 Orchard Street

22 Orchard Street

Chinatown

No evictions
9 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
126 East Broadway
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

126 East Broadway

Chinatown

No evictions
4 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
9 Doyers Street

9 Doyers Street

Chinatown

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

28 Mott Street

Chinatown

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
146 Hester Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

146 Hester Street

Chinatown

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
72 Hester Street

72 Hester Street

Chinatown

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

56 Mott Street

Chinatown

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
64 East Broadway
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

64 East Broadway

Chinatown

No evictions
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
44 Eldridge Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

44 Eldridge Street

Chinatown

2 evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
40 East Broadway

40 East Broadway

Chinatown

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history

What to check before choosing a pre-war building near transit in Chinatown

  • Confirm what “near transit” means for your commute by checking your subway stop and walking time at the time you’d realistically travel.
  • Verify the building’s pre-war details directly (elevator availability, laundry setup, heating type, and any known maintenance patterns) since older construction can vary a lot block to block.
  • Use the rated building signal (3.2/5 across 19 rated buildings) as a starting point, then read renter Q&A for specifics relevant to your unit request.
  • Ask about move-in costs beyond rent: deposits, broker fees, and whether any utilities are included or billed separately.
  • Before signing, confirm lease start flexibility, renewal expectations, and any building rules that affect daily life (package handling, bike storage, and access hours).

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