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

It filters for buildings built before 1947. On this page, you’re also narrowing to properties near the SIM1 bus route in Chinatown.

What does “SIM1 bus” mean for the search results?

It’s a proximity filter to the SIM1 bus corridor in Chinatown. Use the listing details to confirm walking time from the exact address to the stop you’ll use most.

Are all 132+ buildings the same in terms of condition or management?

No. The building count reflects matches to the filters, but day-to-day experience can vary. Use the rated-building information and tenant Q&A notes to compare what matters for your move-in timeline.

How reliable are the building signals shown here?

Openigloo combines renter-facing signals and open-data indicators. They help you narrow, but they can’t replace what you learn from the building during a tour and during application steps.

Should I expect rent regulation because these are pre-war buildings?

Not automatically. Pre-war status doesn’t guarantee rent regulation for every building. If you need a specific regulatory setup, ask the building and confirm your unit’s status before you sign.

Will this page tell me the full monthly cost?

The search helps you find buildings that match your filters, but you still need to confirm the full monthly picture with the landlord or broker, including any move-in requirements and ongoing charges beyond the asking rent.

Which neighborhoods are trending right now 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 SIM1 bus in Chinatown

Chinatown in Manhattan is a dense area where commuting access matters because many routes run close to residential blocks. This page focuses on pre-war buildings near the SIM1 bus, so you can prioritize addresses that reduce travel time friction. Chinatown has an average building rating of 3.2/5 across 19 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find pre-war buildings near the SIM1 bus in Chinatown. Openigloo shows 132+ buildings that match this multi-filter pair so you can narrow fast without guessing. Use Openigloo to compare building signals, read what rated buildings say, and review open-data flags that help you ask better questions before you tour. You can also use tenant Q&A-style notes to pressure-test details like repairs, noise, and lease terms.

Showing 37–54 of 132 pre-war buildings near the SIM1 bus in Chinatown.

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55 Bayard Street

Chinatown

Pre-war buildings near the SIM1 bus in Chinatown

Pre-war buildings near the SIM1 bus in Chinatown

55 Bayard Street

87 Mulberry Street

11 Pell Street

79 Rear Mulberry Street

86 Mulberry Street

23 Pell Street

130 Baxter Street

103 Mosco Street

15 Rear Mott Street

216 Canal Street

66 Bayard Street

63 Bayard Street

85B Bayard Street

59 Rear Mott Street

66 Mott Street

57 Bayard Street

70 Mott Street

45 Mott Street

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