Pre-war buildings near the SIM1C bus in Chinatown

It groups buildings built before 1947. For older buildings, finishes and mechanical systems can vary, so it’s worth confirming what’s been updated and what hasn’t with the management office.

It’s meant to surface buildings that are located along a realistic walk-and-commute radius of the SIM1C corridor. Stop locations and block-by-block conditions still change commute time, so verify the walking route at the time you’d typically travel.

There are 121+ buildings in this scope right now. Openigloo shows you the eligible buildings, then you can compare unit availability on each building page.

They’re based on rated buildings signals on the platform. Use them as a starting point, then read tenant-reported notes and ask the current staff about anything that would affect your specific unit.

Ask about lease start and end dates, whether any recent repairs are planned, how maintenance requests are handled, and a clear breakdown of move-in requirements (deposit and any fees).

Not automatically. Older buildings on busy corridors can have more street noise depending on exposure and window placement. Confirm with the broker/management which units have better sound conditions.

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.