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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 469–486 of 655 pre-war buildings near the C train in Chelsea.

311 West 21 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

311 West 21 Street

1.9(2)

Chelsea

No evictions
6 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
228 West 18 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

228 West 18 Street

3.5(2)

Chelsea

1 eviction
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
221 West 16 Street
Good cause

221 West 16 Street

4.4(2)

Chelsea

1 eviction
1 open violation
9 litigation cases
No bedbug history
230 West 16 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

230 West 16 Street

4.5(2)

Chelsea

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
205 West 20 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

205 West 20 Street

2.5(2)

Chelsea

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
225 West 20 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

225 West 20 Street

1.8(2)

Chelsea

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
254 West 18 Street

254 West 18 Street

1.6(2)

Chelsea

No evictions
25 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
262 West 24 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

262 West 24 Street

4.1(2)

Chelsea

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
255 West 15 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

255 West 15 Street

4.4(2)

Chelsea

No evictions
10 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
246 West 22 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

246 West 22 Street

3.8(2)

Chelsea

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
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
251 West 18 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

251 West 18 Street

3.6(2)

Chelsea

1 eviction
9 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
319 West 21 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

319 West 21 Street

4.6(2)

Chelsea

1 eviction
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
241 West 15 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

241 West 15 Street

3.0(2)

Chelsea

No evictions
19 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
242 West 16 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

242 West 16 Street

3.2(2)

Chelsea

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
341 West   21 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

341 West 21 Street

4.1(2)

Chelsea

2 evictions
5 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
226 West 25 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

226 West 25 Street

3.8(2)

Chelsea

3 evictions
1 open violation
2 litigation cases
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

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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