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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 505–522 of 616 pre-war buildings near the A train in Chelsea.

254 West 15 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

254 West 15 Street

3.4(1)

Chelsea

No evictions
11 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
288 8 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

288 8 Avenue

2.8(1)

Chelsea

2 evictions
12 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
327 West 14 Street
Rent-stabilized

327 West 14 Street

4.8(1)

Chelsea

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
168 8 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

168 8 Avenue

3.5(1)

Chelsea

No evictions
8 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
286 8 Avenue

286 8 Avenue

3.0(1)

Chelsea

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

309 West 21 Street

4.4(1)

Chelsea

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

200 West 21 Street

3.1(1)

Chelsea

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
235 West 14 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

235 West 14 Street

4.1(1)

Chelsea

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
224 West 20 Street

224 West 20 Street

2.5(1)

Chelsea

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

345 West 21 Street

4.5(1)

Chelsea

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
140 W 22 St

140 W 22 St

4.3(1)

Chelsea

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
317 West 22 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

317 West 22 Street

4.4(1)

Chelsea

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
315 West 29 Street

315 West 29 Street

3.6(1)

Chelsea

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
148 West 17 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

148 West 17 Street

3.8(1)

Chelsea

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
221 West 21 Street

221 West 21 Street

4.3(1)

Chelsea

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
320 West   17 Street
Rent-stabilized

320 West 17 Street

2.9(1)

Chelsea

1 eviction
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
233 West 16 Street
Rent-stabilized

233 West 16 Street

4.6(1)

Chelsea

1 eviction
2 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
335 West 19 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

335 West 19 Street

3.1(1)

Chelsea

3 evictions
41 open violations
1 litigation case
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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