Pre-war buildings near the 3 train in Chelsea
Chelsea is a Manhattan neighborhood where many renters prioritize walkable access to subway lines. This page focuses on pre-war buildings near the 3 train, with 520+ eligible buildings you can research on Openigloo. In Chelsea, rated buildings average 3.7/5 across 111 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)
Pre-war buildings near the 3 train in Chelsea: 520+ buildings are currently in this Openigloo building set. This page combines two filters—pre-war construction and being near the 3 train—so you can focus on the building stock most relevant to your commute. Openigloo helps you compare buildings with building-level signals: rated buildings with a 3.7/5 average rating (from 111 rated buildings), plus notes you can verify directly. Use tenant Q&A, building details, and open-data signals to shortlist buildings and confirm the specific terms that apply to the unit you’re considering.
Pre-war buildings near the 3 train in Chelsea
Showing 217–234 of 520 pre-war buildings near the 3 train in Chelsea.
/-73.99999,40.743793,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
203 8 Avenue
Chelsea
/-73.996748,40.749675,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
321 West 29 Street
Chelsea
/-73.996126,40.745373,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
223 West 24 Street
Chelsea
/-74.000991,40.744888,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
335 West 21 Street
Chelsea
131 West 19 Street
Chelsea
/-74.000172,40.742191,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
257 West 18 Street
Chelsea
/-74.000551,40.740196,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
237 Rear West 15 Street
Chelsea
/-74.000907,40.74487,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
333 West 21 Street
Chelsea
/-73.998851,40.738492,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
149 West 14 Street
Chelsea
/-73.99828,40.738281,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
135 West 14 Street
Chelsea
/-74.00232,40.741939,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
324 West 17 Street
Chelsea
/-74.001008,40.743743,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
320 West 20 Street
Chelsea
/-73.999275,40.741873,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
233 West 18 Street
Chelsea
/-74.003924,40.741067,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
348 West 15 Street
Chelsea
/-73.999996,40.743729,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
201 8 Avenue
Chelsea
/-73.997785,40.74239,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
210 Front West 20 Street
Chelsea
/-73.990995,40.746799,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
114 West 29 Street
Chelsea
/-74.002252,40.744232,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
356 West 20 Street
Chelsea
What to check before choosing a pre-war building near the 3 train in Chelsea
- Confirm the exact commute: “near the 3 train” varies by block, so check walking time from the building to the station you’ll use most.
- Verify the basics before signing: ask about heating/AC setup, hot-water reliability, and how pre-war layouts handle noise and light.
- Use the rating as a starting point: compare only within the same building, and read what rated buildings say about maintenance and responsiveness (not just the score).
- Ask for paperwork on availability and move-in costs: request the current asking rent, lease terms, and a full breakdown of deposits/fees before you commit.
- Expect older-building tradeoffs: check elevators, plumbing/electrical conditions, and whether any recent renovations are documented for your specific line or unit type.