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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 199–216 of 274 pre-war buildings near transit in Chinatown.

28 Forsyth Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

28 Forsyth Street

2.9(3)

Chinatown

2 evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
40 Mulberry Street
Rent-stabilized

40 Mulberry Street

3.7(4)

Chinatown

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
54 Eldridge Street
Good cause

54 Eldridge Street

1.8(3)

Chinatown

4 evictions
55 open violations
14 litigation cases
No bedbug history
119 Mott Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

119 Mott Street

3.2(3)

Chinatown

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
21 Essex Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

21 Essex Street

2.9(3)

Chinatown

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
55 Division Street

55 Division Street

1.8(2)

Chinatown

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
42 Canal Street

42 Canal Street

2.0(2)

Chinatown

No evictions
99 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
10 Elizabeth Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

10 Elizabeth Street

4.7(2)

Chinatown

No evictions
9 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
38 Orchard Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

38 Orchard Street

4.7(2)

Chinatown

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

19 Division Street

4.0(3)

Chinatown

1 eviction
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
21 Ludlow Street

21 Ludlow Street

3.3(2)

Chinatown

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

67 Mott Street

2.4(2)

Chinatown

1 eviction
30 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
19 Pell St

19 Pell St

4.6(2)

Chinatown

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
9 Eldridge Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

9 Eldridge Street

3.6(2)

Chinatown

No evictions
22 open violations
6 litigation cases
No bedbug history
25 Pell Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

25 Pell Street

3.4(2)

Chinatown

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

78 Bayard Street

3.9(2)

Chinatown

1 eviction
No open violations
2 litigation cases
Bedbug history
29 Orchard Street
Good cause

29 Orchard Street

3.7(3)

Chinatown

1 eviction
1 open violation
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
152 East Broadway
Rent-stabilized

152 East Broadway

2.3(2)

Chinatown

No evictions
No 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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