What does the “A-train + pre-war” filter mean?

This page shows Chelsea buildings that are classified as pre-war (built before 1947) and are positioned near the A train corridor based on Openigloo’s building search signals.

How many pre-war, A-train-near buildings are in this Chelsea result set?

There are 616+ buildings matching this filter pair in Chelsea as of 2026-07-07.

Do the ratings here reflect the units I’d rent?

Ratings are for rated buildings in the dataset. They help you compare buildings, but unit-by-unit differences (noise, layout, light, and condition) can still vary, so confirm details with the building.

What should I verify before applying to a pre-war building?

Ask about heating/hot-water setup, window condition and insulation, pest-prevention practices, and the building’s most current maintenance process. Pre-war buildings can have older systems and building upkeep can vary.

Why does “near the A train” feel different from building to building?

Walking time and noise exposure depend on the exact block and station entrance you use. Treat the filter as a starting point, then check your route and schedules for the specific address you’re considering.

Are the building data and Q&A enough to make a final decision?

They’re a helpful screen, but you should still get written answers from the landlord or management about rent charges (including any move-in fees), utilities responsibility, lease dates, and any restrictions that affect your move.

Which neighborhoods are trending 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.

Pre-war buildings near the A train in Chelsea

Chelsea is a Manhattan neighborhood centered on the A-train corridor, with many pre-war buildings in the mix and a steady flow of renters looking for walkable commutes. This page focuses on that overlap: pre-war buildings near the A train. Chelsea has an average building rating of 3.7/5 across 111 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find pre-war buildings near the A train in Chelsea, with 616+ buildings matching this A-train + pre-war filter pair on Openigloo. Use Openigloo to narrow by location and building age, then check building-level signals from ratings across 111 rated buildings, plus renter notes and tenant Q&A. Before you sign, confirm the practical details: layout, utilities, move-in timing, and any building-specific rules that aren’t captured in search.

Showing 199–216 of 616 pre-war buildings near the A train in Chelsea.

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Pre-war buildings near the A train in Chelsea

Pre-war buildings near the A train in Chelsea

222 West 21 Street

326 West 19 Street

231 West 15 Street

246 West 21 Street

260 West 15 Street

312 West 15 Street

150 9 Avenue

211 West 22 Street

367 West 19 Street

100 West 15 Street

135 West 17 Street

203 West 20 Street

328 West 23 Street

244 8 Avenue

336 West 19 Street

198 9 Avenue

321 West 14 Street

354 West 20 Street

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