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 307–324 of 520 pre-war buildings near the 3 train in Chelsea.
/-73.996699,40.739253,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
115 West 16 Street
Chelsea
/-73.999553,40.742316,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
264 West 19 Street
Chelsea
/-73.993851,40.745992,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
177 W 26 St
Chelsea
/-73.996943,40.746098,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
266 West 25 Street
Chelsea
/-73.997129,40.738206,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
112 West 15 Street
Chelsea
/-73.997014,40.739386,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
125 West 16 Street
Chelsea
/-74.001778,40.739758,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
255 West 14 Street
Chelsea
/-73.996313,40.749518,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
309 West 29 Street
Chelsea
/-73.996383,40.747099,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
251 W 26 St
Chelsea
/-74.00049,40.739582,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
222 West 15 Street
Chelsea
/-74.003365,40.742062,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
347 West 16 Street
Chelsea
/-74.003409,40.743108,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
364 West 18 Street
Chelsea
/-73.999993,40.74025,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
222 West 16 Street
Chelsea
/-74.00141,40.740801,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
114 8 Avenue
Chelsea
/-74.000108,40.740243,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
224 West 16 Street
Chelsea
/-74.001154,40.742102,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
151 8 Avenue
Chelsea
/-73.99953,40.739648,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
88 7 Avenue
Chelsea
/-73.993136,40.744504,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
126 West 25 Street
Chelsea
What to check before for pre-war buildings 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.