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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 109–124 of 124 pre-war buildings near the J train in Little Italy.

119 Mulberry Street

119 Mulberry Street

4.4(1)

Little Italy

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

187 Hester Street

3.8(1)

Little Italy

No evictions
11 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
120 Mulberry Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

120 Mulberry Street

3.3(1)

Little Italy

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

152 Mott Street

3.3(1)

Little Italy

1 eviction
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
197 Hester Street
Good cause

197 Hester Street

2.4(1)

Little Italy

No evictions
124 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
139 Mulberry Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

139 Mulberry Street

4.0(1)

Little Italy

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
143 Mott St
Rent-stabilized

143 Mott St

2.0(1)

Little Italy

No evictions
22 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
164 Mulberry Street

164 Mulberry Street

4.5(1)

Little Italy

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
193 Hester St
Good cause

193 Hester St

3.8(1)

Little Italy

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
147 Mulberry Street

147 Mulberry Street

3.9(1)

Little Italy

1 eviction
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
150 Baxter Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

150 Baxter Street

4.1(1)

Little Italy

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
186 Hester Street
Good cause

186 Hester Street

2.0(1)

Little Italy

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
220 Grand Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

220 Grand Street

3.8(1)

Little Italy

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
116 Mott Street
Good cause

116 Mott Street

4.5(1)

Little Italy

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
377 Broome Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

377 Broome Street

4.6(1)

Little Italy

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
121 Elizabeth Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

121 Elizabeth Street

4.4(1)

Little Italy

1 eviction
4 open violations
2 litigation cases
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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