What does “3-train” mean on this Chelsea buildings page?

It’s a location filter meant to surface buildings near the 3 train within Chelsea. Always confirm the exact route from your prospective unit to the station entrance you’d use day to day.

What does “recommended by renters” mean in Openigloo results?

It means the building has renter-backed signals on Openigloo (from tenant experience and building-level feedback). Read the building notes and Q&A to understand what renters valued and where they had issues.

How many buildings match these filters right now?

Openigloo shows 48+ eligible buildings for this Chelsea + 3-train + renter-recommendations scope (as of 2026-07-07).

Do renter recommendations guarantee the same experience for every unit?

No. Recommendations reflect building-level experience, but unit condition, floor, layout, and management practices can still differ. Use the Q&A and confirm details with the building before signing.

What should I verify before paying any fees or signing a lease?

Confirm the full monthly cost (including utilities if applicable), deposits, and move-in fees. Also ask about any lease terms, building policies, and how maintenance requests are handled.

Are there any risks in using location + recommendation filters together?

Yes: convenience to transit can be location-dependent, and renter feedback can reflect past conditions. Treat filters as a shortlist, then validate the commute and current policies directly with the building.

Which neighborhoods are trending right now in this scope?

East Village with 11,857+ buildings; Hell's Kitchen with 6,943+ buildings; Yorkville with 9,328+ buildings; Lenox Hill with 8,357+ buildings; Kips Bay with 4,472+ buildings.

Buildings recommended by renters near the 3 train in Chelsea

Chelsea in Manhattan is a dense, transit-forward neighborhood where renters often prioritize quick access to major subway lines. This page focuses on buildings near the 3 train, using renter recommendations to help you compare options. Chelsea’s buildings are rated 3.7/5 across 111 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find buildings recommended by renters near the 3 train in Chelsea, Manhattan. This page covers 48+ eligible buildings that match both filters: 3-train access and renter-recommendations. Openigloo brings the building-level signals you need to compare options in one place, using renter feedback plus open-data indicators where available. You can also validate details with building notes and tenant Q&A before you commit to a lease, so you’re not relying on assumptions.

Showing 37–48 of 48 buildings recommended by renters near the 3 train in Chelsea.

376 8 Avenue

Chelsea

200 West 15 Street

Chelsea

231 West 20 Street

Chelsea

160 W 16 St

3.9(3)

Chelsea

No evictions

1 open violation

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

225 West 14 Street

4.2(3)

Chelsea

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

258 West 15 Street

Chelsea

210 West 16 Street

4.3(3)

Chelsea

2 evictions

1 open violation

No litigation history

Bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

313 West 21 Street

Chelsea

203 W 19 St

Chelsea

244 West 20 Street

3.5(3)

Chelsea

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

85 8 Avenue

Chelsea

210 West 19 Street

4.5(4)

Chelsea

No evictions

2 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

What to check before for buildings recommended by renters near the 3 train in Chelsea

Use the filter pair to narrow to buildings near the 3 train in Chelsea, then open each building’s page to review the renter-recommendation notes.
Before applying, confirm the unit’s commute route and walking time to the 3 train (service entrances and blocks can change the practical result).
Check what’s included in the total monthly cost for your specific unit: ask about utilities, move-in fees, deposits, and any broker-related charges.
If a building is popular with renters, verify current availability and any lease-term constraints with the landlord or management directly.
Compare multiple buildings: renter-recommendations reflect past experiences, but building practices and unit conditions can vary.

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Buildings with low open violation rates near the 3 train in Chelsea

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47 buildings

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46 buildings

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44 buildings

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39 buildings

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Buildings without bedbugs in Chelsea

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Buildings without rodents in Chelsea

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Buildings with low eviction rates in Chelsea

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Buildings with high tenant retention in Chelsea

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