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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
Good cause

370 West 30 Street

4.0(17)

Chelsea

3 evictions
11 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
307 West 29 Street
Good cause

307 West 29 Street

3.0(9)

Chelsea

2 evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
249 West   26 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

249 West 26 Street

2.9(7)

Chelsea

No evictions
8 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
309 West 29 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

309 West 29 Street

2.8(4)

Chelsea

No evictions
9 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
251 W 26 St
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

251 W 26 St

2.1(4)

Chelsea

1 eviction
14 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
376 8 Avenue

376 8 Avenue

4.0(3)

Chelsea

No evictions
11 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
317 West 29 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

317 West 29 Street

2.2(3)

Chelsea

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
247 W 26 St
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

247 W 26 St

2.8(2)

Chelsea

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
304 West 30 Street
Good cause

304 West 30 Street

1.9(2)

Chelsea

No evictions
12 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
139 West 28 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

139 West 28 Street

2.4(2)

Chelsea

No evictions
1 open violation
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
362 West 30 Street

362 West 30 Street

1.7(2)

Chelsea

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
308 West 30 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

308 West 30 Street

3.7(3)

Chelsea

2 evictions
14 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
211 West   28 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

211 West 28 Street

2.1(1)

Chelsea

No evictions
41 open violations
6 litigation cases
No bedbug history
391 8 Avenue

391 8 Avenue

3.3(1)

Chelsea

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
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
315 7 Avenue
Rent-stabilized

315 7 Avenue

3.9(1)

Chelsea

1 eviction
1 open violation
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
336 9 Avenue

336 9 Avenue

2.5(1)

Chelsea

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history

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.

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