# New construction in Chinatown, Manhattan

Since March 2021, builders in Chinatown have filed applications for 4 apartment buildings, 3 other new buildings and 5 major renovations, adding 151 units. 6 of the 7 new buildings have been approved so far, and 1 more has permits for early work. The latest was filed on Oct 13, 2025.

Ranks 120th of 210 New York City neighborhoods for units: https://umarelli.org/nyc.md

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/nyc/manhattan/chinatown

## Filings, newest first

- Oct 13, 2025: 125 White Street — New building, 16 stories — https://umarelli.org/nyc/1001670001/125-white-street.md
- Jul 3, 2025: 59 Franklin Street — Apartment building, 77 units, 19 stories — https://umarelli.org/nyc/1001710005/59-franklin-street.md
- May 1, 2025: 71 Eldridge Street — Enlargement, 6 units added, 6 stories — https://umarelli.org/nyc/1003060033/71-eldridge-street.md
- Jun 3, 2024: 217 Canal Street — New building, 8 stories — https://umarelli.org/nyc/1002060031/217-canal-street.md
- Feb 12, 2024: 70 Mulberry Street — Major renovation, 8 stories — https://umarelli.org/nyc/1002000001/70-mulberry-street.md
- Dec 21, 2023: 83 Madison Street — Apartment building, 18 units, 8 stories — https://umarelli.org/nyc/1002770005/83-madison-street.md
- Aug 8, 2023: 77 Mott Street — Conversion, 8 units added, 13 stories — https://umarelli.org/nyc/1002000021/77-mott-street.md
- Jun 29, 2023: 17 Division Street — Major renovation, 7 stories — https://umarelli.org/nyc/1002810056/17-division-street.md
- May 12, 2023: 88 White Street — Apartment building, 32 units, 13 stories — https://umarelli.org/nyc/1001950026/88-white-street.md
- Jun 1, 2022: 20 Henry Street — Enlargement, 2 units added, 3 stories — https://umarelli.org/nyc/1002770048/20-henry-street.md
- Apr 1, 2022: 126 Hester Street — Apartment building, 8 units, 7 stories — https://umarelli.org/nyc/1003030019/126-hester-street.md
- Jan 26, 2022: 15 Catherine Street — New building, 7 stories — https://umarelli.org/nyc/1002800051/15-catherine-street.md

## In the news

- Jan 23, 2025: [New Preliminary Renderings Revealed for Manhattan Detention Center at 124-125 White Street in Chinatown, Manhattan](https://newyorkyimby.com/2025/01/new-preliminary-renderings-revealed-for-manhattan-detention-center-at-124-125-white-street-in-chinatown-manhattan.html), New York YIMBY
- May 14, 2024: [Foundations Underway At 126 Hester Street in Chinatown, Manhattan](https://newyorkyimby.com/2024/05/foundations-underway-at-126-hester-street-in-chinatown-manhattan.html), New York YIMBY
- Jun 24, 2020: [Demo Permits Filed for 70 Mulberry Street in Chinatown, Manhattan](https://newyorkyimby.com/2020/06/demo-permits-filed-for-70-mulberry-street-in-chinatown-manhattan.html), New York YIMBY

## Nearby neighborhoods

- Little Italy, 0.3 mi northeast: 21 units in 4 projects — https://umarelli.org/nyc/manhattan/little-italy.md
- Lower East Side, 0.4 mi east: 2,397 units in 17 projects — https://umarelli.org/nyc/manhattan/lower-east-side.md
- Civic Center, 0.6 mi west: 92 units in 4 projects — https://umarelli.org/nyc/manhattan/civic-center.md
- Tribeca, 0.6 mi west: 58 units in 7 projects — https://umarelli.org/nyc/manhattan/tribeca.md
- Seaport, 0.6 mi southwest: 1,541 units in 6 projects — https://umarelli.org/nyc/manhattan/seaport.md
- SoHo, 0.6 mi northwest: 655 units in 19 projects — https://umarelli.org/nyc/manhattan/soho.md
- East Village, 1 mi northeast: 49 units in 4 projects — https://umarelli.org/nyc/manhattan/east-village.md
- Financial District, 1 mi southwest: 10,768 units in 35 projects — https://umarelli.org/nyc/manhattan/financial-district.md

Source: NYC Department of Buildings, DOB NOW filings since March 2021.