Pre-war buildings near the Z train in Chinatown
Chinatown is a dense Manhattan neighborhood where renters often balance walkability with commute access. This Openigloo page focuses on pre-war buildings near the Z train, which can help you compare older building stock while keeping a transit anchor in mind (274+ buildings). For Chinatown building quality signals, rated buildings average 3.2/5 across 19 rated buildings. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)
Pre-war buildings near the Z train in Chinatown, with 274+ buildings to browse on Openigloo. This page filters for older walk-up and mid-rise properties while keeping the commute-friendly Z route in view. Openigloo helps you narrow faster by pairing building signals with what rated buildings have said, plus renter-focused notes and tenant Q&A where available. You can compare multiple buildings side by side, then confirm lease terms and building-specific policies directly before you apply.
Pre-war buildings near the Z train in Chinatown
Showing 73–90 of 274 pre-war buildings near the Z train in Chinatown.
/-73.997356,40.715078,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
45 Bayard Street
Chinatown
/-73.997922,40.714101,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
12 Chatham Square
Chinatown
/-73.997776,40.715191,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
55 Bayard Street
Chinatown
/-73.990181,40.715343,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
19 Essex Street
Chinatown
/-73.999076,40.7167,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
87 Mulberry Street
Chinatown
/-73.997823,40.714676,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
11 Pell Street
Chinatown
/-73.994715,40.716918,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
69 Chrystie Street
Chinatown

5 Eldridge Street
Chinatown
/-73.995345,40.716763,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
83 Bowery
Chinatown
/-73.992475,40.715968,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
33 Allen Street
Chinatown
/-73.999401,40.716511,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
79 Rear Mulberry Street
Chinatown
/-73.998632,40.716548,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
86 Mulberry Street
Chinatown
/-73.990435,40.714697,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
1 Essex Street
Chinatown
/-73.998305,40.714752,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
23 Pell Street
Chinatown
/-73.998949,40.718364,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
130 Baxter Street
Chinatown
/-73.999284,40.714376,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
103 Mosco Street
Chinatown
/-73.999121,40.714178,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
15 Rear Mott Street
Chinatown
/-73.991502,40.715071,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
14 Orchard Street
Chinatown
What to check before choosing a pre-war building near the Z train in Chinatown
- Expect older building construction: ask about recent building systems, elevator conditions (if any), and how maintenance requests are handled.
- Confirm the exact commute: look up the closest Z stop and walking time for the time of day you plan to travel.
- Use the rated buildings on Openigloo as a starting point, but verify current conditions and policies with the super or leasing office.
- Before signing, review move-in costs (deposit, fees) and your lease terms, including renewals, rent adjustments, and any required documentation.
- For pre-war buildings, ask about bedbug/rodent prevention practices and when the last professional treatment occurred, since open records and reports may not reflect what’s happening today.