Openigloo home

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 325–342 of 616 pre-war buildings near the A train in Chelsea.

235 West 18 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

235 West 18 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
2 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
165 West 21 Street

165 West 21 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
11 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
256 West 21 Street
Rent-stabilized

256 West 21 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
346 West 22 Street
Good cause

346 West 22 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
8 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
318 West   15 Street

318 West 15 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
353 West 14 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

353 West 14 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
7 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
252 West 30 Street
Rent-stabilized

252 West 30 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
11 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
310 West 22 Street
Good cause

310 West 22 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
331 West 16 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

331 West 16 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
9 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
208A West   23 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

208A West 23 Street

4.0(23)

Chelsea

7 evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
370 West   30 Street
Good cause

370 West 30 Street

4.0(17)

Chelsea

3 evictions
11 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
301 West 19 Street
Top rated
Rent-stabilized

301 West 19 Street

4.5(16)

Chelsea

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
303 West 21 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

303 West 21 Street

3.8(16)

Chelsea

1 eviction
2 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
236 West 16 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

236 West 16 Street

3.1(12)

Chelsea

No evictions
1 open violation
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
337 West 14 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

337 West 14 Street

3.9(10)

Chelsea

2 evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
Bedbug history
307 West 29 Street
Good cause

307 West 29 Street

3.0(9)

Chelsea

2 evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
245 West 25 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

245 West 25 Street

4.1(8)

Chelsea

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

249 West 21 Street

3.8(8)

Chelsea

No evictions
8 open violations
2 litigation cases
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.

Nearby neighborhoods in Manhattan

More filters for pre-war buildings near the A train in Chelsea

Other building filters

Pre-war buildings near the A train in other NYC boroughs

FAQ