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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.

Pre-war buildings near the A train in Chelsea

Showing 289–306 of 616 pre-war buildings near the A train in Chelsea.

359 West 20 Street

359 West 20 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
352 West 18 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

352 West 18 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
148 8 Avenue
Good cause

148 8 Avenue

Chelsea

No evictions
3 open violations
1 litigation case
Bedbug history
156 8 Avenue
Good cause

156 8 Avenue

Chelsea

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
264 West 21 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

264 West 21 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
329 West 29 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

329 West 29 Street

Chelsea

1 eviction
5 open violations
8 litigation cases
No bedbug history
233 West 21 Street

233 West 21 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
162 8 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

162 8 Avenue

Chelsea

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
214 West   30 Street
Good cause

214 West 30 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
4 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
351 West 21 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

351 West 21 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
1 open violation
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
362 West 20 Street
Good cause

362 West 20 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
360 West 30 Street
Good cause

360 West 30 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
15 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
322 West 17 Street

322 West 17 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
248 West 16 Street
Rent-stabilized

248 West 16 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
234 West 20 Street
Good cause

234 West 20 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
12 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
304 West 18 Street

304 West 18 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
15 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
114 West 17 Street
Good cause

114 West 17 Street

Chelsea

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
201 7 Avenue
Good cause

201 7 Avenue

Chelsea

No evictions
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history

What to check before for pre-war buildings near the A train in Chelsea

  • Expect a mix of walk-up and elevator buildings typical of pre-war stock; verify the exact elevator situation, floor access, and laundry options for the building you choose.
  • Confirm the actual commute: the page targets the A train corridor, but you should still check walking time to the nearest station entrances for your route.
  • Review lease terms and building policies directly with the landlord or management, especially for renewals, fee schedules, and move-in requirements.
  • Cross-check the building’s rated-building signal (rated buildings) against the specifics in tenant Q&A so you know what people actually experienced during the lease.
  • If you have pets or plan to bring one, ask about any limits and required documentation during application, since rules can vary by building.

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