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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 37–54 of 274 pre-war buildings near transit in Chinatown.

35 Canal Street

35 Canal Street

Chinatown

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

21 Allen Street

Chinatown

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
14 Mott Street

14 Mott Street

Chinatown

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

115 Division Street

Chinatown

1 eviction
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
201 Worth Street

201 Worth Street

Chinatown

No evictions
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
79 Baxter Street

79 Baxter Street

Chinatown

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
15 Orchard Street

15 Orchard Street

Chinatown

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
76 Mott Street

76 Mott Street

Chinatown

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
28 Pell Street
Good cause

28 Pell Street

Chinatown

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
19B Mott Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

19B Mott Street

Chinatown

No evictions
2 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
82A Mulberry Street

82A Mulberry Street

Chinatown

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

109 Division Street

Chinatown

No evictions
No open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
109 Rear Mott Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

109 Rear Mott Street

Chinatown

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1 Elizabeth St
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1 Elizabeth St

Chinatown

No evictions
10 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
58 Mulberry Street

58 Mulberry Street

Chinatown

No evictions
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
17 Essex Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

17 Essex Street

Chinatown

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

68 Mott Street

Chinatown

No evictions
15 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
26 Ludlow Street

26 Ludlow Street

Chinatown

No evictions
31 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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