What does “pre-war” mean on this Chelsea + F train page?

It refers to buildings constructed before 1947. Use the building page to confirm details that affect day-to-day living (elevators, heating, laundry, and unit condition).

Is 619+ the total number of buildings in Chelsea?

No. 619+ is the number of buildings that match this page’s combined scope (Chelsea + near the F train + pre-war). It’s a live count for eligible buildings on Openigloo as of 2026-07-07.

How can I use Openigloo signals to narrow down a pre-war building?

Start with the building page: look at the overall rating signal from rated buildings, then scan the unit/building details and tenant Q&A for recurring issues or strengths that fit your priorities.

Do pre-war buildings near the F train have any common constraints I should ask about?

Yes. Ask directly about maintenance cadence, heating/hot water reliability, elevator performance (if applicable), and noise levels from the street and transit. Don’t rely on age alone—conditions vary building by building.

What should I confirm before signing a lease on these buildings?

Confirm lease start date, duration, rent and payment timing, deposit and any broker-related fees, utilities responsibility, and move-in requirements (documents, guarantors, and any application process).

Are any neighborhoods here “trending” right now?

Yes. East Village with 11,857+ buildings; Hell’s Kitchen with 6,943+ buildings; Yorkville with 9,328+ buildings; Lenox Hill with 8,357+ buildings; Kips Bay with 4,472+ buildings.

How do I compare units in different pre-war buildings even if they look similar online?

Compare specifics: layout, floor level, window orientation, heating source, laundry access, and any stated renovations. Then use tenant Q&A to validate what the building feels like in practice.

Pre-war buildings near the F train in Chelsea

Chelsea is a Manhattan neighborhood where you’ll find a lot of pre-war building stock, including options close to the F train. This page focuses your search on that pairing so you can filter by both building era and your transit line. For Chelsea, rated buildings average 3.7/5 across 111 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ).

Pre-war buildings near the F train in Chelsea—619+ buildings to explore on Openigloo right now. This scope pairs the F train area with pre-1947 building stock, so you can focus your search on location and building era. On Openigloo, you can compare building-level signals (like ratings from rated buildings), then open individual building pages to review details and ask tenant questions about what matters day to day—noise, layout, maintenance, and move-in logistics.

Showing 433–450 of 619 pre-war buildings near the F train in Chelsea.

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228 8 Avenue

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Chelsea

Pre-war buildings near the F train in Chelsea

Pre-war buildings near the F train in Chelsea

228 8 Avenue

108 West 17 Street

210 7 Avenue

247 W 26 St

311 West 21 Street

228 West 18 Street

221 West 16 Street

102 West 29 Street

230 West 16 Street

205 West 20 Street

225 West 20 Street

254 West 18 Street

262 West 24 Street

255 West 15 Street

246 West 22 Street

304 West 30 Street

251 West 18 Street

319 West 21 Street

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