Chinatown Property Search

Manhattan's Chinatown is one of the oldest and most vibrant Chinese-American communities in the United States. Centered around Canal Street and Mott Street, the neighborhood is a densely populated mix of residential, commercial, and community spaces. Chinatown has expanded beyond its historic boundaries, now encompassing parts of the former Little Italy and Two Bridges areas.

Old Law tenements (5-6 story walk-ups), mixed-use buildings with ground-floor retail, some newer high-rise developments in the Two Bridges area, NYCHA developments, and commercial properties. Many buildings have multiple small residential units above retail.

Tenements from the 1880s-1910s dominate. Some newer construction in Two Bridges from the 2010s-2020s. The building stock is among the oldest and most densely occupied in Manhattan.

HPD housing code violations (overcrowding, pest infestation, lead paint, fire safety), code violations in restaurants and food establishments, illegal signage, construction without permits, and violations related to the dense commercial activity.

Relatively low assessed values despite the central location. Many properties are in Tax Class 2 with longtime owners. The gap between market value and assessed value is significant in this rapidly appreciating area.

Mix of R7-2, C6-1, and C6-4 zoning. The Two Bridges Large Scale Residential Development plan has been controversial. Chinatown does not have a historic district designation, which has led to ongoing preservation concerns.

Proposed supertall towers in the Two Bridges area have generated significant community opposition. The lack of a historic district designation means fewer protections against large-scale development.