Pre-war buildings near the M55 bus in Chelsea
Chelsea has a dense mix of residential buildings and transit access, and this page focuses on pre-war buildings in the neighborhood near the M55 bus. That combo can help you narrow to building-era and commute practicality before you start scheduling tours. For Chelsea, rated buildings average 3.7/5 across 111 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)
Find pre-war buildings near the M55 bus in Chelsea, with 571+ buildings matching this filter pair. These buildings can vary a lot by layout, building upkeep, and elevator or laundry setups, so it helps to filter by location and building age together. Openigloo helps you narrow faster by surfacing building-level signals alongside tenant feedback. Use the reviews and Openigloo notes to spot patterns, then confirm details directly with the building management during your tour.
Pre-war buildings near the M55 bus in Chelsea
Showing 19–36 of 571 pre-war buildings near the M55 bus in Chelsea.

325 West 21 Street
Chelsea
/-73.999189,40.743778,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
268 West 21 Street
Chelsea
/-73.996884,40.738647,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
115 Rear West 15 Street
Chelsea
/-73.996151,40.739283,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
585 Avenue Of The Americas
Chelsea
/-74.001418,40.745868,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
200 9 Avenue
Chelsea
/-74.001249,40.743445,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
327 West 19 Street
Chelsea
/-73.99732,40.738682,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
125 West 15 Street
Chelsea
/-73.997353,40.74996,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
339 West 29 Street
Chelsea
/-73.998966,40.744183,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
224 8 Avenue
Chelsea
/-74.003139,40.743554,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
132 9 Avenue
Chelsea
/-74.000308,40.739946,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
229 West 15 Street
Chelsea
/-74.002728,40.744148,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
152 9 Avenue
Chelsea
/-74.001102,40.740252,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
251 West 15 Street
Chelsea
/-73.999915,40.744392,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
307 West 21 Street
Chelsea
/-73.999236,40.740721,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
218 West 17 Street
Chelsea
/-73.993458,40.746336,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
166 West 27 Street
Chelsea
/-74.001231,40.743841,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
328 West 20 Street
Chelsea
/-73.997605,40.741916,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
154 7 Avenue
Chelsea
What to check before choosing a pre-war building near the M55 bus in Chelsea
- Confirm the building’s pre-war details (year built/era notes) and ask what upgrades were done since—especially windows, plumbing, and heating.
- Use the M55-bus proximity as a starting point, then check the exact walk time at different hours and whether nearby routes or transfers are practical for your commute.
- If you plan to apply, verify current rents and any known upcoming changes; pre-war buildings can have different renewal or rent-behavior depending on the unit and contract.
- Check for operational basics in person (elevator reliability, laundry access, package handling, and hot water timing), since building age affects maintenance.
- Compare multiple buildings before you decide: look at what rated buildings have in common (maintenance responsiveness, common-area condition, and noise patterns).