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 271–288 of 520 pre-war buildings near the 3 train in Chelsea.
/-73.996643,40.745989,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
256 West 25 Street
Chelsea
235 West 18 Street
Chelsea
/-74.00296,40.740658,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
318 West 15 Street
Chelsea
/-74.004592,40.741015,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
353 West 14 Street
Chelsea
/-73.994887,40.749246,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
252 West 30 Street
Chelsea
/-73.999699,40.74476,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
310 West 22 Street
Chelsea
/-74.002739,40.741778,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
331 West 16 Street
Chelsea
370 West 30 Street
Chelsea
313 West 19 Street
Chelsea
303 West 21 Street
Chelsea
236 West 16 Street
Chelsea
337 West 14 Street
Chelsea
307 West 29 Street
Chelsea
/-73.996509,40.746326,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
245 West 25 Street
Chelsea
/-73.99733,40.739518,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
135 West 16 Street
Chelsea
/-73.996859,40.74606,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
264 West 25 Street
Chelsea
/-73.998288,40.742556,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
222 West 20 Street
Chelsea
/-74.002869,40.742187,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
338 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.