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 397–414 of 616 pre-war buildings near the A train in Chelsea.
/-73.998475,40.739578,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
160 W 16 St
Chelsea
/-74.000713,40.739264,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
225 West 14 Street
Chelsea
/-74.00166,40.740052,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
258 West 15 Street
Chelsea

210 West 16 Street
Chelsea
/-74.000163,40.744547,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
313 West 21 Street
Chelsea
/-73.996496,40.749375,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
317 West 29 Street
Chelsea
/-73.997644,40.741863,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
203 W 19 St
Chelsea
/-74.000055,40.744059,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
304 West 21 Street
Chelsea
/-73.996821,40.745656,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
241 West 24 Street
Chelsea
/-73.999107,40.742952,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
244 West 20 Street
Chelsea
/-73.996843,40.743521,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
216 West 22 Street
Chelsea
/-73.997486,40.739895,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
142 West 17 Street
Chelsea

210 West 19 Street
Chelsea
/-74.000339,40.742296,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
164 8 Avenue
Chelsea

220 West 15 Street
Chelsea
/-74.001788,40.743633,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
341 West 19 Street
Chelsea
/-74.001363,40.741899,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
301 West 17 Street
Chelsea
/-74.000159,40.74245,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
170 8 Avenue
Chelsea
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.