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

It refers to buildings constructed before 1947. Use that as context for how to ask about systems and maintenance (heating, plumbing, water pressure), and check the unit’s current condition.

How does the SIM4 bus filter work for Chinatown buildings?

It narrows results to buildings in Chinatown that align with the SIM4 bus corridor. Still, verify the exact stop you’ll use and the walking path from the building entrance.

How many buildings are eligible for these filters right now?

There are 55+ buildings in Chinatown that match the pre-war + SIM4 bus scope on Openigloo as of 2026-07-07.

What should I confirm with the building before signing a lease?

Confirm total move-in requirements (security/deposit rules), utility responsibilities, and any restrictions that can affect daily life (package handling, laundry access, and noise-related concerns).

Does the building rating on Openigloo reflect every apartment?

No. The page’s rating reflects rated buildings in Chinatown across 19 rated buildings. Unit-by-unit conditions and landlord practices can vary, so treat ratings and comments as a starting point.

Are these listings limited to any special housing program?

No. This page is about market listings in pre-war buildings near the SIM4 bus and is not income-restricted, subsidized, NYCHA, HPD, Section 8, or a housing-lottery / affordable-housing program.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this scope?

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

Pre-war buildings near the SIM4 bus in Chinatown

Chinatown is a Manhattan neighborhood where renters typically prioritize walkable blocks and nearby transit connections, so checking building details alongside commute routes matters. This page focuses on pre-war buildings near the SIM4 bus. In Chinatown, rated buildings average 3.2/5 across 19 rated buildings. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Pre-war buildings near the SIM4 bus in Chinatown. Openigloo currently has 55+ eligible buildings in this multi-filter scope, so you can compare street-level options without broadening to the whole borough. Use Openigloo to check building-level signals, read what renters say, and filter based on what matters to you. For this page, that means cross-checking pre-war building details and the SIM4 bus location, then confirming policies directly with the building before you sign a lease.

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26 Mulberry Street

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Pre-war buildings near the SIM4 bus in Chinatown

Pre-war buildings near the SIM4 bus in Chinatown

26 Mulberry Street

218 Canal Street

85 Mulberry Street

30 Mott Street

22 Rear Mulberry Street

36 Mulberry Street

39 Mott Street

37 Mott Street

93 Baxter Street

14 Mott Street

79 Baxter Street

19B Mott Street

5 Doyers Street

104 Bayard Street

24 Mulberry Street

87 Mulberry Street

79 Rear Mulberry Street

23 Pell Street

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