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Pre-war buildings near the J train in Little Italy

Little Italy is a compact Manhattan neighborhood where J-train access is a common search priority, especially for renters looking at older housing stock. This page focuses on pre-war buildings near the J train within the neighborhood boundary. For current building sentiment, rated buildings in Little Italy show an average building rating of 3.4/5 across 19 rated buildings. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Pre-war buildings near the J train in Little Italy, filtered down to 124+ buildings you can browse on Openigloo. Use this page to compare buildings built before 1947 that are convenient to the J subway line. Openigloo brings building signals and renter-first context together in one place. You can review ratings from rated buildings, scan what tenants flag in reviews and Q&A, and use open-data indicators to narrow options before you tour and confirm details with the building.

Pre-war buildings near the J train in Little Italy

Showing 37–54 of 124 pre-war buildings near the J train in Little Italy.

165 Mott Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

165 Mott Street

Little Italy

No evictions
13 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
88 Elizabeth Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

88 Elizabeth Street

Little Italy

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
94 Bowery
Good cause

94 Bowery

Little Italy

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
129 Mott Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

129 Mott Street

Little Italy

No evictions
23 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
166 Mulberry Street
Good cause

166 Mulberry Street

Little Italy

No evictions
2 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
183 Hester Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

183 Hester Street

Little Italy

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
129 Rear Mott Street
Good cause

129 Rear Mott Street

Little Italy

No evictions
9 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
182 Grand Street

182 Grand Street

Little Italy

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
123 Elizabeth Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

123 Elizabeth Street

Little Italy

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
127 Rear Mott Street
Good cause

127 Rear Mott Street

Little Italy

No evictions
34 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
168 Mulberry Street

168 Mulberry Street

Little Italy

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
210 Grand Street
Rent-stabilized

210 Grand Street

Little Italy

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
177 Mulberry Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

177 Mulberry Street

Little Italy

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
148 Baxter Street

148 Baxter Street

Little Italy

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
189 Hester Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

189 Hester Street

Little Italy

No evictions
4 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
178 Hester Street

178 Hester Street

Little Italy

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
121 Mulberry Street
Good cause

121 Mulberry Street

Little Italy

No evictions
8 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
126 Mulberry Street

126 Mulberry Street

Little Italy

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history

What to check before for pre-war buildings near the J train in Little Italy

  • Filter scope is both ways: pre-war (built before 1947) plus “J train” location proximity in Little Italy—expect a mix of older building layouts and systems.
  • Before signing, confirm current rent, lease start date, and move-in requirements (including any building-specific documentation).
  • Ask about utilities and the full monthly cost beyond the asking rent, since the total depends on building billing and unit setup.
  • If you’re sensitive to noise or building condition, use reviews and Q&A to identify recurring issues, then verify them during your walkthrough.
  • Cross-check any reported features (laundry, elevators, package handling, etc.) with the super or management, since older pre-war buildings can vary by address.

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