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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 55–72 of 655 pre-war buildings near the C train in Chelsea.

223 West 20 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

223 West 20 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
236 West 24 Street
Good cause

236 West 24 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
169 8 Avenue

169 8 Avenue

Chelsea

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
136 9 Avenue

136 9 Avenue

Chelsea

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
345 West 29 Street

345 West 29 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
110 9 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

110 9 Avenue

Chelsea

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
303 West 18 Street
Good cause

303 West 18 Street

Chelsea

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

137 West 14 Street

Chelsea

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
217 West 14 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

217 West 14 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
4 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
359 West 29 Street

359 West 29 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
224 Rear West 17 Street
Good cause

224 Rear West 17 Street

Chelsea

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

362 West 15 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
41 open violations
7 litigation cases
No bedbug history
363 West 19 Street

363 West 19 Street

Chelsea

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

239 West 19 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
17 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
151 West 28 Street

151 West 28 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
316 West 19 Street
Good cause

316 West 19 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
2 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
347 West 19 Street
Good cause

347 West 19 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
12 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
263 West 20 Street

263 West 20 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
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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