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 433–450 of 616 pre-war buildings near the A train in Chelsea.

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228 8 Avenue

2.7(2)

Chelsea

Pre-war buildings near the A train in Chelsea

Pre-war buildings near the A train in Chelsea

228 8 Avenue

108 West 17 Street

210 7 Avenue

247 W 26 St

311 West 21 Street

228 West 18 Street

221 West 16 Street

230 West 16 Street

205 West 20 Street

225 West 20 Street

254 West 18 Street

262 West 24 Street

255 West 15 Street

246 West 22 Street

304 West 30 Street

251 West 18 Street

319 West 21 Street

241 West 15 Street

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