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Pre-war buildings near the 2 train in Chelsea

Chelsea has a dense mix of residential blocks and streets with quick subway access, which is why renters often filter by proximity to specific lines like the 2 train. This page focuses on Chelsea buildings that also meet a pre-war construction filter. For Chelsea, rated buildings average 3.7/5 across 111 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find pre-war buildings near the 2 train in Chelsea using Openigloo filters. This page covers 520+ buildings, combining two criteria: pre-1947 construction (pre-war) and convenient access to the 2 line. Openigloo brings together building-level signals like ratings and community feedback, plus tenant Q&A themes you can use when shortlisting. Use it to compare buildings faster, then confirm details directly with management before signing a lease.

Pre-war buildings near the 2 train in Chelsea

Showing 379–396 of 520 pre-war buildings near the 2 train in Chelsea.

242 West 16 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

242 West 16 Street

3.2(2)

Chelsea

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
337 West 21 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

337 West 21 Street

4.1(2)

Chelsea

2 evictions
5 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
226 West 25 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

226 West 25 Street

3.8(2)

Chelsea

3 evictions
1 open violation
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
139 West 28 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

139 West 28 Street

2.4(2)

Chelsea

No evictions
1 open violation
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
362 West 30 Street

362 West 30 Street

1.7(2)

Chelsea

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
270 West 25 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

270 West 25 Street

2.2(2)

Chelsea

1 eviction
2 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
310 West 21 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

310 West 21 Street

2.3(2)

Chelsea

No evictions
23 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
144 West 16 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

144 West 16 Street

2.8(2)

Chelsea

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
238 West 20 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

238 West 20 Street

3.9(2)

Chelsea

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
227 West 20 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

227 West 20 Street

4.5(2)

Chelsea

No evictions
7 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
106 8 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

106 8 Avenue

3.0(2)

Chelsea

1 eviction
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
124 West 25 Street
Good cause

124 West 25 Street

2.3(2)

Chelsea

1 eviction
4 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
220 West 20 Street
Rent-stabilized

220 West 20 Street

3.3(2)

Chelsea

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
308 West 30 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

308 West 30 Street

3.7(3)

Chelsea

2 evictions
14 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
312 W 20 St
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

312 W 20 St

3.0(2)

Chelsea

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
132 West 15 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

132 West 15 Street

4.8(2)

Chelsea

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
344 West 17 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

344 West 17 Street

2.3(2)

Chelsea

No evictions
No open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
315 West 14 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

315 West 14 Street

3.4(2)

Chelsea

2 evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history

What to check before for pre-war buildings near the 2 train in Chelsea

  • Expect older construction: ask about heating/cooling performance, window condition, and any recent capital work (roof, elevators, façade).
  • Confirm the commute you’ll actually get: check the nearest 2 stop on foot and at the time of day you care about.
  • Use the rating as a starting point, not a verdict: focus on rated buildings’ comments and look for patterns that match your priorities.
  • Pre-war buildings often have more variable layouts: verify unit sizes, laundry setup, and whether utilities are included before you apply.
  • Before paying anything, confirm the full monthly cost (rent plus deposits, broker fee expectations, and utilities if applicable) so the budget matches the lease terms.

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