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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 109–126 of 274 pre-war buildings near transit in Chinatown.

113 Rear Mott Street

113 Rear Mott Street

Chinatown

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
13 Ludlow Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

13 Ludlow Street

Chinatown

No evictions
4 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
104 Rear Bayard Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

104 Rear Bayard Street

Chinatown

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

17 Rear Mott Street

Chinatown

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

96 East Broadway

Chinatown

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
2 Bowery

2 Bowery

Chinatown

No evictions
15 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
30 Pell Street
Good cause

30 Pell Street

Chinatown

No evictions
87 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
34 Allen Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

34 Allen Street

Chinatown

No evictions
1 open violation
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
29 Allen Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

29 Allen Street

Chinatown

No evictions
4 open violations
5 litigation cases
Bedbug history
220 Canal Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

220 Canal Street

Chinatown

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
13 Doyers Street

13 Doyers Street

Chinatown

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
68 Bayard Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

68 Bayard Street

Chinatown

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
78 Canal Street
Rent-stabilized

78 Canal Street

Chinatown

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
73 Mott Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

73 Mott Street

Chinatown

No evictions
5 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
81 Bowery
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

81 Bowery

Chinatown

1 eviction
24 open violations
6 litigation cases
Bedbug history
59 Mott Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

59 Mott Street

Chinatown

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
79 Mulberry Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

79 Mulberry Street

Chinatown

1 eviction
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
54 Elizabeth Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

54 Elizabeth Street

Chinatown

1 eviction
No 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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