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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 145–162 of 655 pre-war buildings near the C train in Chelsea.

96 8 Avenue

96 8 Avenue

Chelsea

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
98 8 Avenue

98 8 Avenue

Chelsea

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
250 West 27 Street

250 West 27 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
172 7 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

172 7 Avenue

Chelsea

No evictions
10 open violations
6 litigation cases
No bedbug history
314 West 22 Street

314 West 22 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
120 West 17 Street

120 West 17 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
239 West   26 Street
Rent-stabilized

239 West 26 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
166 9 Avenue
Rent-stabilized

166 9 Avenue

Chelsea

No evictions
38 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
52 9 Avenue
Good cause

52 9 Avenue

Chelsea

No evictions
14 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
366 West 30 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

366 West 30 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
2 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
251 West 21 Street

251 West 21 Street

Chelsea

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

330 West 22 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
218 Rear West 17 Street
Good cause

218 Rear West 17 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
160 9 Avenue
Good cause

160 9 Avenue

Chelsea

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
353 West 20 Street

353 West 20 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
10 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
248 West 20 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

248 West 20 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
328 West 15 Street
Rent-stabilized

328 West 15 Street

Chelsea

1 eviction
6 open violations
8 litigation cases
No bedbug history
266 West 22 Street

266 West 22 Street

Chelsea

1 eviction
9 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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