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High-rise buildings near the L train in Chelsea

Chelsea gives renters a dense mix of residential buildings close to multiple transit options, making it practical for commuting and quick access to other Manhattan corridors. This page focuses on high-rise buildings near the L train. Chelsea is represented by 3.7/5 average building rating across 111 rated buildings. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This page helps you explore high-rise buildings near the L train in Chelsea, with 20+ buildings right now that match your filters (high-rise + L-train access). Openigloo brings building-level signals together with what renters share. Use rated-building scores, tenant Q&A, and open-data indicators to compare buildings before you tour, then confirm the details directly with the managing agent.

High-rise buildings near the L train in Chelsea

Showing 1–18 of 20 high-rise buildings near the L train in Chelsea.

249 8 Avenue
Rent-stabilized

249 8 Avenue

Chelsea

1 eviction
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
200 West 16 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

200 West 16 Street

Chelsea

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

166 9 Avenue

Chelsea

No evictions
38 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
225 8 Avenue
Rent-stabilized

225 8 Avenue

Chelsea

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
125 West 21 Street

125 West 21 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
14 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
130 West 20 Street

130 West 20 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
350 West 24 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

350 West 24 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
Bedbug history
120 West 21 Street
Good cause

120 West 21 Street

4.0(15)

Chelsea

No evictions
9 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
250 West 19 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

250 West 19 Street

4.1(10)

Chelsea

4 evictions
2 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
161 West   19 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

161 West 19 Street

4.3(8)

Chelsea

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

130 West 15 Street

4.4(6)

Chelsea

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

200 West 15 Street

4.8(3)

Chelsea

3 evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
Bedbug history
201 W 21 St

201 W 21 St

4.2(3)

Chelsea

1 eviction
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
200 West 20 Street
Rent-stabilized

200 West 20 Street

4.1(2)

Chelsea

1 eviction
1 open violation
No litigation history
Bedbug history
360 W 22 St
Rent-stabilized

360 W 22 St

3.3(2)

Chelsea

1 eviction
14 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
161 West 16 Street
Rent-stabilized

161 West 16 Street

4.2(2)

Chelsea

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
201 West 16 Street
Rent-stabilized

201 West 16 Street

5.0(1)

Chelsea

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
61 7 Avenue
Rent-stabilized

61 7 Avenue

4.8(1)

Chelsea

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
Bedbug history

What to check before choosing a high-rise building near the L train in Chelsea

  • Filter focus: verify the building is genuinely reachable from the L train stop you care about (walk time varies).
  • Confirm the building’s “high-rise” eligibility and unit availability for your move-in date using the current buildings on Openigloo.
  • Before signing, ask about monthly costs beyond rent (fees, deposits, and any utilities the building or lease requires).
  • Check building policies that affect day-to-day living: elevator access, package handling, and any move-in/move-out rules.
  • Use tenant Q&A to flag recurring issues, then cross-check specifics (repairs, response times, and current policies) with the super or management.

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