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Pre-war buildings near the X38 bus in Chinatown

Chinatown in Manhattan is a dense residential area where older buildings are common, and access to key bus routes can matter for day-to-day commuting. This Openigloo view focuses on pre-war buildings near the X38 bus, so you can compare building-level signals within a tight geographic target. 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 X38 bus in Chinatown, with 33+ buildings that match this multi-filter scope on Openigloo. Use Openigloo to narrow the search with building-level signals and to read renter-first context from rated buildings and tenant Q&A. Even with filters, you’ll still want to confirm details directly with the building—especially around move-in timing, utilities, and any operational policies.

Pre-war buildings near the X38 bus in Chinatown

Showing 19–33 of 33 pre-war buildings near the X38 bus in Chinatown.

24 Ludlow Street
Good cause

24 Ludlow Street

Chinatown

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
23 Essex St
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

23 Essex St

Chinatown

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
64 East Broadway
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

64 East Broadway

Chinatown

No evictions
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
40 East Broadway

40 East Broadway

Chinatown

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
13 Essex Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

13 Essex Street

3.0(8)

Chinatown

No evictions
1 open violation
6 litigation cases
No bedbug history
15 Essex Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

15 Essex Street

3.4(5)

Chinatown

No evictions
8 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
21 Essex Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

21 Essex Street

2.9(3)

Chinatown

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
55 Division Street

55 Division Street

1.8(2)

Chinatown

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
19 Division Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

19 Division Street

4.0(3)

Chinatown

1 eviction
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
38 East Broadway
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

38 East Broadway

4.0(1)

Chinatown

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
3 Doyers Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

3 Doyers Street

3.8(1)

Chinatown

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
42A Hester Street

42A Hester Street

3.3(1)

Chinatown

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
56 East Broadway
Rent-stabilized

56 East Broadway

2.8(1)

Chinatown

No evictions
35 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
34 East Broadway
Good cause

34 East Broadway

4.8(1)

Chinatown

No evictions
No 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

What to check before choosing a pre-war building near the X38 bus in Chinatown

  • Expect older Chinatown buildings: ask about elevator condition, plumbing updates, heat and hot-water setup, and when major systems were last serviced.
  • Use the “near the X38 bus” filter as a starting point, then verify your exact commute (nearest stops, walking time at your arrival/departure hours).
  • Check what’s included in the advertised rent: utilities, internet/cable, and any building-required fees that affect the full monthly cost.
  • If the building is marked pre-war, confirm lead-paint and mold-remediation practices during turnover, and ask what documentation is available for recent work.
  • Before signing, confirm lease terms that can vary by building, including renewal process, rent-change history, and any restrictions tied to occupancy or guarantors.

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