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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 487–504 of 616 pre-war buildings near the A train in Chelsea.

342 West 21 Street
Rent-stabilized

342 West 21 Street

2.5(1)

Chelsea

1 eviction
34 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
226 W 15 St
Good cause

226 W 15 St

4.3(1)

Chelsea

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
133 West 15 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

133 West 15 Street

4.3(1)

Chelsea

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

226 West 20 Street

4.8(1)

Chelsea

No evictions
31 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
317 West 21 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

317 West 21 Street

2.8(1)

Chelsea

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
391 8 Avenue

391 8 Avenue

3.3(1)

Chelsea

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

260 West 16 Street

3.5(2)

Chelsea

1 eviction
10 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
278 West 19 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

278 West 19 Street

3.3(1)

Chelsea

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
221 West 20 Street
Good cause

221 West 20 Street

1.6(1)

Chelsea

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
205 8 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

205 8 Avenue

3.9(1)

Chelsea

No evictions
3 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
387 8 Avenue
Good cause

387 8 Avenue

5.0(1)

Chelsea

2 evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
167 8 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

167 8 Avenue

2.8(1)

Chelsea

1 eviction
10 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
279 W 22 St
Good cause

279 W 22 St

3.0(1)

Chelsea

1 eviction
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
345 West 20 Street
Good cause

345 West 20 Street

4.4(1)

Chelsea

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
225 West 15 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

225 West 15 Street

3.1(1)

Chelsea

No evictions
15 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
219 West   14 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

219 West 14 Street

2.6(1)

Chelsea

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
141 West 15 Street
Good cause

141 West 15 Street

4.3(1)

Chelsea

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

327 West 22 Street

3.5(1)

Chelsea

No evictions
2 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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