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Pre-war buildings near the C train in Chelsea

Chelsea has a steady stock of pre-war buildings, which is useful if you want classic building characteristics while staying close to the C train route. Openigloo’s filters help you compare what’s eligible without hopping between pages. In Chelsea, rated buildings average 3.7/5 across 111 rated buildings. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Browse pre-war buildings near the C train in Chelsea—655+ buildings in Openigloo’s current inventory. This page narrows results to buildings built before 1947 and located along/near the C train route area where you’ll likely commute. Use Openigloo to compare buildings with renter-first signals: ratings from rated buildings, tenant Q&A, and open-data indicators that can help you ask better questions before scheduling a showing or signing a lease.

Pre-war buildings near the C train in Chelsea

Showing 199–216 of 655 pre-war buildings near the C train in Chelsea.

231 West 21 Street

231 West 21 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
308 West 21 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

308 West 21 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
9 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
223 West 14 Street

223 West 14 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
280 West 25 Street

280 West 25 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
105 West 16 Street
Good cause

105 West 16 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
222 Rear West 17 Street
Good cause

222 Rear West 17 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
263 West   19 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

263 West 19 Street

Chelsea

1 eviction
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
329 West 19 Street
Good cause

329 West 19 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
229 West 22 Street
Rent-stabilized

229 West 22 Street

Chelsea

1 eviction
43 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
215 West 16 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

215 West 16 Street

Chelsea

2 evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
355 7 Avenue

355 7 Avenue

Chelsea

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
170 9 Avenue

170 9 Avenue

Chelsea

5 evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
129 West 20 Street

129 West 20 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
321 West 19 Street
Rent-stabilized

321 West 19 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
340 West 23 Street

340 West 23 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
301 W 21 St
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

301 W 21 St

Chelsea

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
389 8 Avenue
Good cause

389 8 Avenue

Chelsea

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
229 W 16 St
Rent-stabilized

229 W 16 St

Chelsea

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history

What to check before choosing a pre-war building near the C train in Chelsea

  • Confirm the building’s exact C train access in real life (walk time and transfer options), since “near” can vary by block.
  • Ask what to expect from pre-war construction: radiator/heat type, elevator condition, and any building-wide maintenance notes.
  • Check the lease details that commonly affect move-in timing: deposit amount, rent start date, and whether a guarantor is required.
  • Review Openigloo’s rated-building score and read the tenant Q&A threads for issues that show up repeatedly (sound, pests, responsiveness).
  • Before paying any application fee, verify current availability on the building’s listing page and confirm fees for move-in (broker/admin, if applicable).

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