What does “pre-war” mean on this page?

This page targets buildings built before 1947. Use it to focus your search on pre-war construction, then confirm in the building details what’s been renovated and how things work day to day.

How does “near the L train” work for Chelsea buildings?

The filter is meant to capture buildings close to the L line in Chelsea. Still, commute comfort varies by stop and walking route, so check the nearest stop for your schedule and typical walking conditions.

Is the 515+ building count the number of available apartments right now?

Not necessarily. The 515+ refers to buildings that match the pre-war + L-train/area criteria. Availability can change by unit, so confirm what’s currently advertised before making plans.

What building rating should I rely on?

Use the 3.7/5 score as an at-a-glance signal from 111 rated buildings in Chelsea, then read tenant Q&A for the details that matter for your unit and priorities.

Where do tenant Q&A and signals come from?

Openigloo aggregates building research and tenant questions/answers to help you validate what you’re seeing. For anything critical (repairs, pests, enforcement, utilities), verify directly with the building or management.

Which neighborhoods are trending right now in this scope?

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

Pre-war buildings near the L train in Chelsea

Chelsea is a Manhattan neighborhood where renters often filter for older building stock and transit convenience. This page focuses on pre-war buildings near the L train, using Openigloo’s building data and building-level research signals. For Chelsea specifically, the average building rating is 3.7/5 across 111 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find pre-war buildings near the L train in Chelsea. Right now, Openigloo shows 515+ buildings that match this filter pair, so you can narrow by location and building age. Use Openigloo to compare building details, look at ratings from rated buildings, and scan tenant Q&A. Where available, Openigloo also surfaces open-data signals and lets you verify questions like noise, maintenance, and deal-breakers before you commit.

Showing 379–396 of 515 pre-war buildings near the L train in Chelsea.

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Pre-war buildings near the L train in Chelsea

Pre-war buildings near the L train in Chelsea

337 West 21 Street

310 West 21 Street

144 West 16 Street

238 West 20 Street

227 West 20 Street

106 8 Avenue

244 West 22 Street

326 West 23 Street

220 West 20 Street

312 W 20 St

132 West 15 Street

344 West 17 Street

315 West 14 Street

255 West 22 Street

239 West 20 Street

161 West 16 Street

237 West 18 Street

265 West 20 Street

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