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Pre-war buildings near the R train in Chinatown

Chinatown in Manhattan is a dense area where renters often balance older building stock with commute convenience. This Openigloo page focuses on pre-war buildings near the R train, so you can filter for both building era and transit access. For Chinatown, the average building rating is 3.2/5 across 19 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Browse pre-war buildings near the R train in Chinatown: 155+ buildings to explore on Openigloo. This page combines two filters—pre-war (built before 1947) and proximity to the R train—so you can narrow your search without losing sight of the building context. Openigloo helps you compare buildings using rated building signals, what renters flag in reviews, and practical building details you can verify before you sign. You can also use tenant Q&A and building-specific notes to ask the questions that matter for this area and commute route.

Pre-war buildings near the R train in Chinatown

Showing 145–155 of 155 pre-war buildings near the R train in Chinatown.

6 Chatham Square
Good cause

6 Chatham Square

4.8(1)

Chinatown

1 eviction
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
24 Mott Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

24 Mott Street

4.4(2)

Chinatown

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

57 Mott Street

4.3(1)

Chinatown

No evictions
2 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
214 Canal Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

214 Canal Street

4.6(1)

Chinatown

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
9 Pell Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

9 Pell Street

4.8(1)

Chinatown

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
151 Canal Street

151 Canal Street

5.0(1)

Chinatown

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
34 Mott St
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

34 Mott St

4.6(1)

Chinatown

3 evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
119 Baxter Street
Good cause

119 Baxter Street

3.3(2)

Chinatown

1 eviction
15 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
11 Mott Street
Good cause

11 Mott Street

2.3(1)

Chinatown

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
24 East Broadway
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

24 East Broadway

3.0(1)

Chinatown

No evictions
11 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
22 Mulberry Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

22 Mulberry Street

2.6(1)

Chinatown

No evictions
20 open violations
6 litigation cases
No bedbug history

What to check before choosing a pre-war building near the R train in Chinatown

  • Confirm the “pre-war” detail with the exact build year or building records shown on each building page; dates can vary by source.
  • For the R-train proximity filter, double-check the walk time during the hours you’d commute, since street conditions and blocks can change the experience.
  • Review the building’s current rent terms and any lease rules (renewals, required notice, and moving-in policies) before you plan a move.
  • If you have pets, smoking needs, or plan to work from home, scan for documented building rules and confirm them directly with management.
  • Use the Openigloo review and rated-building sample to spot recurring patterns, then ask follow-up questions using tenant Q&A to avoid surprises.

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