The biggest misconception about Chinatown is that it's cheap to live here

… they have been in the area so long most have rentcontrolled apartments So there is less availability All of the new … it is probably the only place left in Manhattan with affordable eats The food is delicious in Chinatown The Chinese … is very competitive so you can get a delicious meal for cheap The groceries are also the cheapest and freshest here …

By Julie Inzanti |February 20, 2013 - 8:57AM