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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 217–234 of 274 pre-war buildings near transit in Chinatown.

91 Baxter Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

91 Baxter Street

3.0(2)

Chinatown

No evictions
12 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
25 Orchard Street

25 Orchard Street

3.2(2)

Chinatown

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
36 Orchard Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

36 Orchard Street

3.4(2)

Chinatown

1 eviction
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
83 Bayard St
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

83 Bayard St

3.3(1)

Chinatown

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
20 Pell Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

20 Pell Street

4.4(1)

Chinatown

No evictions
49 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
27 Eldridge Street

27 Eldridge Street

4.1(1)

Chinatown

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

150 East Broadway

3.3(1)

Chinatown

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

56 Elizabeth Street

2.5(1)

Chinatown

No evictions
No open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
30 Allen Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

30 Allen Street

3.4(1)

Chinatown

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
38 East Broadway
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

38 East Broadway

4.0(1)

Chinatown

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

144 East Broadway

3.1(1)

Chinatown

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
27 Orchard Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

27 Orchard Street

4.5(1)

Chinatown

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
119 Rear Baxter Street
Good cause

119 Rear Baxter Street

1.8(1)

Chinatown

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
3 Doyers Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

3 Doyers Street

3.8(1)

Chinatown

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
19 Orchard Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

19 Orchard Street

4.3(1)

Chinatown

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
77 Mulberry Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

77 Mulberry Street

1.4(1)

Chinatown

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
42A Hester Street

42A Hester Street

3.3(1)

Chinatown

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

56 East Broadway

2.8(1)

Chinatown

No evictions
35 open violations
2 litigation cases
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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