Pre-war buildings near the E train in Chelsea
Chelsea has 3.7/5 rated buildings on Openigloo across 111 rated buildings, which can help you benchmark pre-war building options as you compare commute access to the E train. Use the filter pair to narrow down buildings that fit both your building-age preference and your transit needs. As you shortlist, rely on the building-level details and tenant Q&A to sanity-check what the map and filters suggest, since unit differences and building operations can vary (building-level trends; individual units can differ)
Find 655+ pre-war buildings near the E train in Chelsea using Openigloo’s combined filters. This page is for buildings built before 1947, and located along the E subway line for easier commutes. Openigloo helps you compare buildings with rated building data, plus tenant-focused Q&A and open-data signals that can flag questions to ask early. Use this page to narrow by E-train access and building age, then verify unit details, fees, and lease terms directly with the building.
Pre-war buildings near the E train in Chelsea
Showing 415–432 of 655 pre-war buildings near the E train in Chelsea.
/-73.999993,40.74025,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
222 West 16 Street
Chelsea
/-73.999861,40.745201,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
319 West 22 Street
Chelsea
/-74.00141,40.740801,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
114 8 Avenue
Chelsea
/-74.000108,40.740243,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
224 West 16 Street
Chelsea
/-73.997125,40.74327,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
211 West 21 Street
Chelsea
/-74.001154,40.742102,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
151 8 Avenue
Chelsea
/-73.99953,40.739648,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
88 7 Avenue
Chelsea
/-73.993136,40.744504,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
126 West 25 Street
Chelsea
/-73.996736,40.737954,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
545 Avenue Of The Americas
Chelsea
/-73.995593,40.7488,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
376 8 Avenue
Chelsea
/-73.999564,40.739207,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
200 West 15 Street
Chelsea
/-73.998356,40.742956,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
231 West 20 Street
Chelsea
/-73.997687,40.743042,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
220 West 21 Street
Chelsea
/-73.998475,40.739578,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
160 W 16 St
Chelsea
/-74.000713,40.739264,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
225 West 14 Street
Chelsea
/-74.00166,40.740052,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
258 West 15 Street
Chelsea

210 West 16 Street
Chelsea
/-74.000163,40.744547,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
315 West 21 Street
Chelsea
What to check before choosing a pre-war building near the E train in Chelsea
- Expect a mix of classic layouts and older building systems in pre-war buildings; confirm heating, hot-water setup, and any building-wide work underway before you commit.
- Use the E-train filter as a commute check, then confirm the walk time and station entrance you’ll actually use for your schedule.
- Match amenities to your needs: pre-war buildings may have fewer modern features, so compare laundry, package handling, and elevator availability in each building’s details.
- Before signing, request the full fee breakdown (broker fee if applicable, deposits) and confirm what utilities are included versus paid separately.
- Check lease terms and renewal expectations with the leasing office; building age can affect how management handles upgrades and move-in timelines.