Pre-war buildings near the BXM2 bus in Chelsea
Chelsea is a Manhattan neighborhood where renters often prioritize walkability and quick access to multiple bus and subway options. This page focuses on Chelsea buildings that match the pre-war category and are near the BXM2 bus route. In Chelsea, the average building rating is 3.7/5 (across 111 rated buildings). (building-level trends; individual units can differ)
This page covers pre-war buildings in Chelsea, Manhattan, specifically near the BXM2 bus route. You’re looking at 63+ eligible buildings matching the multi-filter pair (bxm2-bus + pre-war). Openigloo helps you narrow faster by combining building search with renter-first context: use ratings from rated buildings, view what tenants flag in Q&A, and check open-data signals tied to each building before you apply. That way you can shortlist buildings that fit your commute needs and your expectations for an older building.
Pre-war buildings near the BXM2 bus in Chelsea
Showing 37–54 of 63 pre-war buildings near the BXM2 bus in Chelsea.
370 West 30 Street
Chelsea

307 West 29 Street
Chelsea
/-73.996303,40.74707,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
249 West 26 Street
Chelsea

309 West 29 Street
Chelsea
/-73.996383,40.747099,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
251 W 26 St
Chelsea
/-73.995593,40.7488,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
376 8 Avenue
Chelsea
/-73.996496,40.749375,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
317 West 29 Street
Chelsea
/-73.996222,40.747035,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
247 W 26 St
Chelsea
/-73.995888,40.749729,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
304 West 30 Street
Chelsea
/-73.992176,40.746964,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
139 West 28 Street
Chelsea

362 West 30 Street
Chelsea
/-73.996115,40.749791,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
308 West 30 Street
Chelsea
/-73.993887,40.747696,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
211 West 28 Street
Chelsea
/-73.995819,40.749431,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
391 8 Avenue
Chelsea
/-73.995856,40.749311,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
387 8 Avenue
Chelsea

315 7 Avenue
Chelsea
/-73.996521,40.749606,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
315 West 29 Street
Chelsea

336 9 Avenue
Chelsea
What to check before choosing a pre-war building near the BXM2 bus in Chelsea
- Start with commute fit: confirm the BXM2 stop closest to the building and walking time at different hours.
- Use reviews and tenant Q&A to spot practical pre-war concerns (heat/hot water reliability, noise, building maintenance habits), then verify details with the super.
- Check lease terms up front: renewal language, rent-increase expectations, and how the building handles repairs during the lease.
- Before signing, confirm the full move-in cost (security deposit, any application or admin fees) plus ongoing monthly charges noted in the listing.
- Because you’re in an older-building filter, ask about elevator reliability and any accessibility constraints that affect daily routines.