What does “2-train” mean on this Chelsea buildings page?

It means the building is positioned near the 2 train corridor. Use it to focus your search by subway access, then verify the closest station(s) and your walking time from the building.

How does “low historical violations” work?

Openigloo uses publicly available NYC open records to flag historical violation patterns and keep the search scoped to buildings with lower counts/signals in that dataset.

Does “low historical violations” guarantee there won’t be issues now?

No. Historical records can lag real-world conditions. Before signing, ask the building about current maintenance practices, any recent work orders, and how they address complaints.

Where do Openigloo ratings and Q&A fit in?

They’re renter-first signals to help you compare buildings. Use them alongside the open-record signals, then ask the building direct questions about the specific unit, move-in process, and recent follow-through.

Should I worry about building compliance or safety even if the violations are low?

You should still verify. Ask management what’s currently in progress and how they handle recurring issues. For anything critical, request specifics (timelines, documentation, or written policies where available).

How many buildings are eligible on this page?

This Chelsea + 2 train + low-historical-violations scope shows 37+ buildings right now.

Which neighborhoods are trending right now?

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 with low historical violations near the 2 train in Chelsea

Chelsea is a Manhattan neighborhood where renters often shop by commute convenience and day-to-day building operations. This page focuses on buildings near the 2 train and narrows further to low historical violations. In Chelsea, rated buildings have an average building rating of 3.7/5 across 111 rated buildings. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This page covers buildings in Chelsea, Manhattan, with 37+ options flagged for low historical violations near the 2 train. Use the filters together if you want to prioritize building-level safety/record signals while staying close to a specific subway line. On Openigloo, you can compare buildings side by side using what’s publicly available, then sanity-check with on-page review signals and tenant Q&A. The goal is to help you narrow your shortlist faster, not to replace questions you should ask the building directly.

Showing 19–36 of 37 buildings with low historical violations near the 2 train in Chelsea.

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240 West 15 Street

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Buildings with low historical violations near the 2 train in Chelsea

Buildings with low historical violations near the 2 train in Chelsea

240 West 15 Street

130 West 15 Street

115 West 16 Street

364 West 18 Street

151 8 Avenue

85 8 Avenue

164 8 Avenue

200 West 20 Street

205 West 20 Street

242 West 16 Street

139 West 28 Street

237 West 18 Street

243 West 28 Street

315 7 Avenue

152 W 20 St

112 West 16 Street

237 West 20 Street

236 West 15 Street

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