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 235–252 of 520 pre-war buildings near the 3 train in Chelsea.
/-74.001432,40.742742,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
315 West 18 Street
Chelsea
/-73.999661,40.740856,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
228 West 17 Street
Chelsea
/-73.997159,40.749852,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
333 West 29 Street
Chelsea
/-74.000067,40.741784,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
246 West 18 Street
Chelsea
/-74.001656,40.744343,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
343 West 20 Street
Chelsea
/-74.002521,40.744412,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
162 9 Avenue
Chelsea
/-74.000431,40.743829,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
309 West 20 Street
Chelsea
/-74.002421,40.743918,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
361 West 19 Street
Chelsea
/-74.002132,40.744553,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
359 West 20 Street
Chelsea
352 West 18 Street
Chelsea
/-74.0007,40.741747,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
148 8 Avenue
Chelsea
/-74.000605,40.741952,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
156 8 Avenue
Chelsea
/-73.996856,40.750091,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
329 West 29 Street
Chelsea
/-74.000376,40.742245,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
162 8 Avenue
Chelsea
/-73.993391,40.748616,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
214 West 30 Street
Chelsea
/-74.002395,40.74436,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
362 West 20 Street
Chelsea
/-73.997643,40.750445,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
360 West 30 Street
Chelsea
/-74.002242,40.741906,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
322 West 17 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.