Pre-war buildings near the M2 bus in Chelsea

This page groups buildings built before 1947. Use it as a starting filter, then confirm how the building is operating today (systems, renovations, maintenance standards) with the landlord or super.

It’s a location filter tied to the M2 bus corridor. Distances and walk times vary by block, so verify the route from the specific building entrance you’re considering.

It’s the live count of eligible buildings in this scope as of the snapshot date. Availability can change, so check the building page for current apartments for rent.

Openigloo surfaces ratings based on rated buildings within this scope, then shows building pages you can use to cross-check concerns you care about (maintenance, management responsiveness, day-to-day logistics). Use the numbers as guidance, not a substitute for questions on the tour.

Yes. Ask directly about elevator reliability, heating and cooling performance, plumbing condition, noise insulation, and whether any renovations were done recently and what trade-offs they created for tenants.

No. It helps narrow the search, but your exact commute still depends on the building’s block-level location and how you plan to travel at the times you’ll use the route.

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