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 19–36 of 520 pre-war buildings near the 3 train in Chelsea.
/-74.001249,40.743445,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
327 West 19 Street
Chelsea
/-73.99732,40.738682,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
125 West 15 Street
Chelsea
/-73.997353,40.74996,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
339 West 29 Street
Chelsea
/-74.003139,40.743554,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
132 9 Avenue
Chelsea
/-74.000308,40.739946,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
229 West 15 Street
Chelsea
/-74.004283,40.741157,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
360 West 15 Street
Chelsea
/-74.002728,40.744148,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
152 9 Avenue
Chelsea
/-74.001102,40.740252,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
251 West 15 Street
Chelsea
/-73.999915,40.744392,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
307 West 21 Street
Chelsea
/-73.999236,40.740721,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
218 West 17 Street
Chelsea
/-73.993458,40.746336,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
166 West 27 Street
Chelsea
/-74.001231,40.743841,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
328 West 20 Street
Chelsea
/-73.997605,40.741916,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
154 7 Avenue
Chelsea
/-74.001385,40.743508,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
331 West 19 Street
Chelsea
/-73.999836,40.742076,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
249 West 18 Street
Chelsea
/-74.00269,40.744202,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
154 9 Avenue
Chelsea
/-73.998617,40.742355,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
231 West 19 Street
Chelsea
/-73.993505,40.748341,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
215 West 29 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.