What does the “1-train” filter mean on this Chelsea page?

It narrows the Chelsea building set to those positioned for convenient access to the 1 train. You can then open individual building pages to verify walking time, nearest entrances, and unit-specific lease details.

How many buildings are included right now for this filter in Chelsea?

The current live count on this page is 836+ buildings.

How should I use Openigloo ratings here?

Use the 3.7/5 score (across 111 rated buildings) as a quick screening tool. Then rely on building Q&A and any shared experiences to understand issues that a score alone may not capture.

Are the details in Q&A confirmed for every unit in the building?

No. Q&A typically reflects experiences in specific apartments or timeframes. Treat answers as signals and still confirm the exact unit details (fees, appliances, rules, and move-in conditions) with the building or leasing office.

What should I confirm before signing a lease for a 1-train-access building?

Confirm the total monthly cost breakdown beyond the rent, the deposit and any brokerage/administrative fees, lease renewal terms, and any practical building rules (entry, packages, and maintenance processes) that affect daily use.

Do “near the 1 train” buildings have the same noise or street conditions?

No. Proximity to subway service can still mean different levels of street noise and foot traffic depending on the exact block and building layout. Check tenant Q&A and ask the building directly about noise expectations for the specific unit.

Which neighborhoods are trending right now in this scope?

East Village with 11,857+ buildings; Hell's Kitchen with 6,943+ buildings; Yorkville with 9,328+ buildings; Lenox Hill with 8,357+ buildings; Kips Bay with 4,472+ buildings.

Buildings near the 1 train in Chelsea

Chelsea is a Manhattan neighborhood where renters often balance commute convenience with day-to-day living—this page focuses on buildings in Chelsea that fit the “near the 1 train” search. For Chelsea, Openigloo shows an average building rating of 3.7/5 across 111 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ).

Find buildings in Chelsea, Manhattan, within reach of the 1 train. This page covers 836+ eligible buildings, using your “near the 1 train” filter so you can focus your search where commutes are simpler. Openigloo helps you compare buildings with rated-building scores, neighborhood context, and tenant Q&A. Use the building pages to cross-check details that matter day to day—noise, entry/amenities, lease terms, and any open-data flags—before you schedule a tour or send a deposit.

Showing 289–306 of 836 buildings near the 1 train in Chelsea.