What does “pre-war” mean on this page?

This filter focuses on building age (pre-1947). Use it to find older Chinatown buildings, but still inspect specific apartment conditions and building maintenance practices before signing.

What does “Q-train” mean in this scope?

It’s a location filter meant to surface buildings near the Q train so you can target commute-friendly options. Always verify your route and walking time for your exact stop.

How many buildings match these filters in Chinatown right now?

Openigloo shows 220+ buildings for this pre-war + Q-train scope in Chinatown (as of 2026-07-07).

What does the Chinatown rating represent?

The Chinatown snapshot shows an average building rating of 3.2/5 across 19 rated buildings. Use the score to compare quickly, then read the details behind it for better decision-making.

Do Openigloo reviews and Q&A replace contacting the building?

No. Treat Openigloo signals as a starting point. Confirm current availability, fees, lease terms, and any building policies directly with management or the leasing agent.

What should I ask the building about since these are pre-war buildings?

Ask about apartment-specific maintenance history, heating and hot-water reliability, ventilation (bath/kitchen fans), and how issues get handled after move-in. Get answers in writing when possible.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this scope?

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

Pre-war buildings near the Q train in Chinatown

Chinatown is a dense area in Manhattan where older building stock is common, and commute patterns often matter as much as unit details. This page focuses on pre-war buildings near the Q train, using Openigloo’s building-level signals to help you compare options faster. In Chinatown, rated buildings average 3.2/5 across 19 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find pre-war buildings near the Q train in Chinatown. Openigloo has 220+ eligible buildings in this scope, so you can narrow by building age and transit access without starting from scratch. Use the page to cross-check what matters before you tour: rated buildings (3.2/5 across 19 rated buildings), building details, and renter-focused context from Openigloo reviews plus tenant Q&A. You can also verify open-data signals against what the building says in writing.

Showing 181–198 of 220 pre-war buildings near the Q train in Chinatown.

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38 East Broadway

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Pre-war buildings near the Q train in Chinatown

Pre-war buildings near the Q train in Chinatown

38 East Broadway

27 Orchard Street

119 Rear Baxter Street

3 Doyers Street

19 Orchard Street

77 Mulberry Street

56 East Broadway

117 Mott Street

19 Doyers Street

32 Mulberry Street

34 East Broadway

65 Mott Street

50 Mott Street

89 Mulberry Street

70 Bayard Street

17 Eldridge Street

20 Mulberry Street

190 Hester Street

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