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.
/-74.001581,40.744705,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
342 West 21 Street
Chelsea
/-74.00058,40.739645,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
226 W 15 St
Chelsea
/-73.997551,40.738762,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
133 West 15 Street
Chelsea
/-73.998474,40.742629,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
226 West 20 Street
Chelsea
/-74.000283,40.744593,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
317 West 21 Street
Chelsea
/-73.995819,40.749431,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
391 8 Avenue
Chelsea
/-74.00132,40.740854,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
260 West 16 Street
Chelsea
/-73.999901,40.742502,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
278 West 19 Street
Chelsea
/-73.997936,40.742808,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
221 West 20 Street
Chelsea
/-73.999903,40.743845,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
205 8 Avenue
Chelsea
/-73.995856,40.749311,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
387 8 Avenue
Chelsea
/-74.000792,40.742638,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
167 8 Avenue
Chelsea
/-73.998631,40.744609,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
279 W 22 St
Chelsea
/-74.001704,40.744388,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
345 West 20 Street
Chelsea
/-74.000168,40.739867,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
225 West 15 Street
Chelsea
/-74.000415,40.73917,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
219 West 14 Street
Chelsea
/-73.997836,40.738882,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
141 West 15 Street
Chelsea
/-74.000144,40.745319,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
327 West 22 Street
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.