What does “recommended by renters” mean on Openigloo?

It means the building has renter-sourced signals on Openigloo (for example, renter feedback and tenant-driven interest). Always read the details on the specific building page and confirm policies with management.

How does “A-train” work for this Chelsea page?

It’s a location-based filter tied to being near the A train in Chelsea. Because “near” can vary by block, use the map/area context on each building page before you plan your route.

Are these buildings in Chelsea limited to one apartment type or building size?

No. This page is focused on location and renter recommendation signals. Building pages can include different unit types and building profiles, so filter further if you have must-haves.

What should I verify before applying or signing?

Confirm the full move-in cost (application fees, deposits, and any required charges), utilities responsibilities, and lease terms (renewal and early exit). If anything in the listing conflicts with tenant Q&A, ask management to clarify in writing.

If a building has good tenant feedback, is it guaranteed to be trouble-free?

No. Tenant experiences can differ by unit, floor, or timing. Use the Q&A and look for themes that show up across multiple renters, then confirm current operations with the managing agent.

Is this page also showing income-restricted or subsidized housing?

No. The “recommended-by-renters” + “A-train” page is not an income-restricted program, not subsidized housing (e.g., Section 8), not NYCHA, and not a housing-lottery affordable-housing program.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this scope right now?

East Village with 11,857+ buildings; Yorkville with 9,328+ buildings; Lenox Hill with 8,357+ buildings; Hell’s Kitchen with 6,943+ buildings; Kips Bay with 4,472+ buildings.

Buildings recommended by renters near the A train in Chelsea

Chelsea is a Manhattan neighborhood with lots of renter activity, and this page focuses on buildings near the A train that Openigloo users flagged as worth a look. For Chelsea specifically, you can browse 65+ eligible buildings and use the building page details to narrow down what fits your needs. Chelsea buildings are rated 3.7/5 across 111 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

These are buildings recommended by renters near the A train in Chelsea. Openigloo shows 65+ buildings that match the “A-train” and “recommended-by-renters” filters so you can focus on what tenants are actually flagging. Use the building pages to read renter feedback, check open-data building signals, and compare what matters to you (maintenance patterns, building policies, and practical move-in details). If you have questions, use the tenant Q&A on the building page to validate anything before you commit.

Showing 55–65 of 65 buildings recommended by renters near the A train in Chelsea.

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

160 W 16 St

3.9(3)

Chelsea

No evictions

1 open violation

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

225 West 14 Street

4.2(3)

Chelsea

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

258 West 15 Street

Chelsea

210 West 16 Street

4.3(3)

Chelsea

2 evictions

1 open violation

No litigation history

Bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

315 West 21 Street

Chelsea

170 West 23 Street

4.2(4)

Chelsea

2 evictions

2 open violations

No litigation history

Bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

203 W 19 St

Chelsea

244 West 20 Street

3.5(3)

Chelsea

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

216 West 22 Street

4.6(3)

Chelsea

No evictions

2 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

85 8 Avenue

Chelsea

210 West 19 Street

4.5(4)

Chelsea

No evictions

2 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

What to check before choosing a building recommended by renters near the A train in Chelsea

Confirm your commute route: “near the A train” can still mean a few blocks’ difference, so check walking time from the map on the building page.
Treat renter recommendations as a starting point: look for repeated notes about noise, responsiveness, and common approval issues across multiple renters.
Before signing, verify the full move-in cost beyond rent (application fees, deposits, any one-time move-in charges, and how utilities are handled).
If the building has a current availability, read the lease terms carefully and ask about renewal/early termination details directly with the managing agent.
Cross-check pet and package policies on the building page and with management, since rules can vary by building and by unit type.

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Hell's Kitchen

92 buildings

West Village

35 buildings

Washington Heights

33 buildings

Morningside Heights

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Hudson Heights

28 buildings

Hudson Yards

26 buildings

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Buildings with low open violation rates near the A train in Chelsea

275 buildings

Buildings with low rent increases near the A train in Chelsea

118 buildings

Buildings with high tenant retention near the A train in Chelsea

116 buildings

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62 buildings

Buildings highly rated for trash management near the A train in Chelsea

61 buildings

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57 buildings

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52 buildings

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51 buildings

Buildings highly rated for cleanliness near the A train in Chelsea

50 buildings

Buildings with low historical violations near the A train in Chelsea

42 buildings

Buildings with heat and hot water included near the A train in Chelsea

33 buildings

Buildings that accept digital rent payments near the A train in Chelsea

32 buildings

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Buildings without bedbugs in Chelsea

821 buildings

Buildings without rodents in Chelsea

754 buildings

Buildings with low eviction rates in Chelsea

644 buildings

Buildings with low litigation rates in Chelsea

634 buildings

Buildings with low open violation rates in Chelsea

295 buildings

Buildings with high tenant retention in Chelsea

129 buildings

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