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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 325–342 of 655 pre-war buildings near the C train in Chelsea.

351 West 21 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

351 West 21 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
1 open violation
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
362 West 20 Street
Good cause

362 West 20 Street

Chelsea

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

360 West 30 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
15 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
322 West 17 Street

322 West 17 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
248 West 16 Street
Rent-stabilized

248 West 16 Street

Chelsea

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

158 West 23 Street

Chelsea

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

234 West 20 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
12 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
304 West 18 Street

304 West 18 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
15 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
114 West 17 Street
Good cause

114 West 17 Street

Chelsea

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
201 7 Avenue
Good cause

201 7 Avenue

Chelsea

No evictions
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
158 8 Avenue
Good cause

158 8 Avenue

Chelsea

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
338 West 19 Street

338 West 19 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
241 West 14 Street

241 West 14 Street

Chelsea

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
218 West 20 Street

218 West 20 Street

Chelsea

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

248 West 22 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
14 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
232 West 16 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

232 West 16 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
393 8 Avenue

393 8 Avenue

Chelsea

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
208 West 17 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

208 West 17 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
9 open violations
1 litigation case
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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