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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 271–288 of 655 pre-war buildings near the C train in Chelsea.

130 West   30 Street

130 West 30 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
10 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
94 8 Avenue

94 8 Avenue

Chelsea

No evictions
5 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
237 West 19 Street
Good cause

237 West 19 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
15 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
147 8 Avenue

147 8 Avenue

Chelsea

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
360 West 20 Street
Good cause

360 West 20 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
138 West 19 Street
Good cause

138 West 19 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
136 West 24 Street
Good cause

136 West 24 Street

Chelsea

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

264 West 22 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
192 8 Avenue

192 8 Avenue

Chelsea

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
242 8 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

242 8 Avenue

Chelsea

1 eviction
22 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
203 8 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

203 8 Avenue

Chelsea

3 evictions
9 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
321 West 29 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

321 West 29 Street

Chelsea

3 evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
347 West 21 Street

347 West 21 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
223 West 24 Street
Good cause

223 West 24 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
1 open violation
6 litigation cases
No bedbug history
335 West 21 Street

335 West 21 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
349 West 21 Street
Good cause

349 West 21 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
125 West 19 Street

125 West 19 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
331 West 22 Street

331 West 22 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
No open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history

What to check before for pre-war buildings 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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