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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 307–324 of 655 pre-war buildings near the C train in Chelsea.

315 West 18 Street
Good cause

315 West 18 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
27 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
362 West 23 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

362 West 23 Street

Chelsea

1 eviction
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
228 West 17 Street
Good cause

228 West 17 Street

Chelsea

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

333 West 29 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
11 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
246 West 18 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

246 West 18 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
7 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
343 West 20 Street

343 West 20 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
6 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
162 9 Avenue
Good cause

162 9 Avenue

Chelsea

No evictions
18 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
309 West 20 Street

309 West 20 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
9 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
361 West 19 Street

361 West 19 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
359 West 20 Street

359 West 20 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
352 West 18 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

352 West 18 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
148 8 Avenue
Good cause

148 8 Avenue

Chelsea

No evictions
3 open violations
1 litigation case
Bedbug history
156 8 Avenue
Good cause

156 8 Avenue

Chelsea

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

264 West 21 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
329 West 29 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

329 West 29 Street

Chelsea

1 eviction
4 open violations
8 litigation cases
No bedbug history
233 West 21 Street

233 West 21 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
162 8 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

162 8 Avenue

Chelsea

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
214 West   30 Street
Good cause

214 West 30 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
4 open violations
3 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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