What does “near transit” mean on this Chinatown buildings page?

It’s a filter applied to buildings in Chinatown that are positioned for easier commuting access. Use Openigloo to compare buildings, then confirm your exact subway stop and walking path for your schedule.

What does “pre-war” include?

It generally refers to buildings constructed before 1947. On this page, you’ll see older stock in Chinatown so you can compare the building-level details that often vary by block and era.

How many buildings match these filters right now?

Openigloo currently shows 274+ buildings in Chinatown for the near-transit + pre-war filter pair.

Does the neighborhood rating reflect every unit in the building?

No. The 3.2/5 score is based on rated buildings (across 19 rated buildings). Unit conditions can differ, so use the building page details and renter questions to validate what you’re considering.

What should I confirm before requesting a showing in older buildings?

Ask about elevator operation (if applicable), heating approach, laundry availability, hot water consistency, and any recent building maintenance notes. Older buildings can have differences that aren’t obvious from photos.

Where does Openigloo’s building information come from?

Openigloo aggregates building-level signals and renter-submitted context displayed on each building page. Use it to narrow options, then confirm the final terms with the building management or listing contact.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this scope?

East Village with 11,857+ buildings; Yorkville with 9,328+ buildings; Hell's Kitchen with 6,943+ buildings; Lenox Hill with 8,357+ buildings; Kips Bay with 4,472+ buildings.

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).

Showing 73–90 of 274 pre-war buildings near transit in Chinatown.

45 Bayard Street

Chinatown

Pre-war buildings near transit in Chinatown

Pre-war buildings near transit in Chinatown

45 Bayard Street

12 Chatham Square

55 Bayard Street

19 Essex Street

87 Mulberry Street

11 Pell Street

69 Chrystie Street

5 Eldridge Street

83 Bowery

33 Allen Street

79 Rear Mulberry Street

86 Mulberry Street

1 Essex Street

23 Pell Street

130 Baxter Street

103 Mosco Street

15 Rear Mott Street

14 Orchard Street

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