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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 109–126 of 655 pre-war buildings near the C train in Chelsea.

220 West 17 Street
Good cause

220 West 17 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
11 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
217 West 16 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

217 West 16 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
115 West 15 Street

115 West 15 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
122 West 25 Street
Good cause

122 West 25 Street

Chelsea

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
145 West 21 Street

145 West 21 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
725 Avenue Of The Americas

725 Avenue Of The Americas

Chelsea

No evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
357 West 29 Street

357 West 29 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
353 West 29 Street

353 West 29 Street

Chelsea

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

215 West 18 Street

Chelsea

1 eviction
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
335 West 29 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

335 West 29 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
58 9 Avenue
Good cause

58 9 Avenue

Chelsea

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
139 West 15 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

139 West 15 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
334 West 20 Street
Good cause

334 West 20 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
9 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
324 West 23 Street
Good cause

324 West 23 Street

Chelsea

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

228 West 16 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
339 West 19 Street
Good cause

339 West 19 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
357 West 22 Street

357 West 22 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
No open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
344 West 15 Street

344 West 15 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
16 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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