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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 127–144 of 274 pre-war buildings near transit in Chinatown.

66 Rear Bayard Street
Good cause

66 Rear Bayard Street

Chinatown

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
18 Mott Street
Rent-stabilized

18 Mott Street

Chinatown

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1 Catherine Street

1 Catherine Street

Chinatown

1 eviction
11 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
7 Elizabeth Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

7 Elizabeth Street

Chinatown

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
143 Division Street
Rent-stabilized

143 Division Street

Chinatown

2 evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
60 Elizabeth Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

60 Elizabeth Street

Chinatown

No evictions
No open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
31 Division Street

31 Division Street

Chinatown

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
69 Mott Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

69 Mott Street

Chinatown

1 eviction
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
11 Eldridge Street
Good cause

11 Eldridge Street

Chinatown

No evictions
14 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
66 East Broadway
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

66 East Broadway

Chinatown

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
86A Hester Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

86A Hester Street

Chinatown

No evictions
19 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
13B Eldridge Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

13B Eldridge Street

Chinatown

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
197 Worth Street

197 Worth Street

Chinatown

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1 Doyers Street

1 Doyers Street

Chinatown

No evictions
No open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
58 Mott Street
Good cause

58 Mott Street

Chinatown

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
22 Mott Street
Rent-stabilized

22 Mott Street

Chinatown

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

102 Mott Street

Chinatown

No evictions
3 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
65 Rear Mott Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

65 Rear Mott Street

Chinatown

No evictions
1 open violation
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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