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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 469–486 of 520 pre-war buildings near the 2 train in Chelsea.

260 West   20 Street

260 West 20 Street

4.6(1)

Chelsea

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
221 West 14 Street

221 West 14 Street

4.4(1)

Chelsea

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
819 Avenue Of The Americas
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

819 Avenue Of The Americas

2.5(1)

Chelsea

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
228 West 25 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

228 West 25 Street

4.0(1)

Chelsea

No evictions
1 open violation
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
165 8 Avenue

165 8 Avenue

2.0(1)

Chelsea

No evictions
9 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
148 West   28 Street
Rent-stabilized

148 West 28 Street

4.6(1)

Chelsea

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
120 West 25 Street
Good cause

120 West 25 Street

4.1(1)

Chelsea

No evictions
7 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
236 West 15 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

236 West 15 Street

3.3(1)

Chelsea

1 eviction
9 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
235 West 15 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

235 West 15 Street

3.6(1)

Chelsea

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
207 West 20 Street
Rent-stabilized

207 West 20 Street

3.9(1)

Chelsea

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
260 West 29 Street

260 West 29 Street

3.1(1)

Chelsea

1 eviction
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
223 West 16 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

223 West 16 Street

2.4(1)

Chelsea

1 eviction
14 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
232 West 24 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

232 West 24 Street

5.0(1)

Chelsea

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
227 West 16 Street
Rent-stabilized

227 West 16 Street

4.0(1)

Chelsea

1 eviction
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
263 West   15 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

263 West 15 Street

3.0(1)

Chelsea

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
334 West 17 Street
Rent-stabilized

334 West 17 Street

4.3(1)

Chelsea

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
356 West 21 Street
Good cause

356 West 21 Street

3.3(1)

Chelsea

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
144 West 19 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

144 West 19 Street

4.1(1)

Chelsea

No evictions
18 open violations
5 litigation cases
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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