Pre-war buildings near transit in Chelsea
Chelsea is a Manhattan neighborhood where renters often balance commute convenience with building character. On Openigloo, this page focuses on pre-war buildings near transit, helping you narrow down 662+ eligible buildings in the area. Chelsea rated buildings average 3.7/5 across 111 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)
Find pre-war buildings near transit in Chelsea with 662+ buildings currently in scope. This page filters for walkable access to subway lines and for buildings built before 1947, so you can focus your search where commutes and building character both matter. Openigloo helps you compare buildings with an open, renter-first view: building-level signals, what rated buildings show overall, and Q&A from people who asked real questions before signing. Use the info here to short-list, then confirm details directly with the managing agent.
Pre-war buildings near transit in Chelsea
Showing 361–378 of 662 pre-war buildings near transit in Chelsea.
/-74.004592,40.741015,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
353 West 14 Street
Chelsea
/-73.994887,40.749246,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
252 West 30 Street
Chelsea
/-73.999699,40.74476,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
310 West 22 Street
Chelsea
/-74.002739,40.741778,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
331 West 16 Street
Chelsea

208 West 23 Street
Chelsea
370 West 30 Street
Chelsea
301 West 19 Street
Chelsea
303 West 21 Street
Chelsea
236 West 16 Street
Chelsea
337 West 14 Street
Chelsea
/-73.996255,40.749474,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
307 West 29 Street
Chelsea
/-73.996509,40.746326,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
245 West 25 Street
Chelsea
/-73.998467,40.743822,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
249 West 21 Street
Chelsea
/-73.99733,40.739518,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
135 West 16 Street
Chelsea
/-73.996859,40.74606,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
264 West 25 Street
Chelsea
/-73.998288,40.742556,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
222 West 20 Street
Chelsea
/-74.002869,40.742187,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
338 West 17 Street
Chelsea
/-73.997539,40.74296,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
214 West 21 Street
Chelsea
What to check before for pre-war buildings near transit in Chelsea
- Confirm the commute match: “near transit” is based on location signals, so check the closest entrances and typical walking time for your route.
- Verify the pre-war detail: ask about building systems updates (elevators, boiler/HVAC, plumbing) even if the exterior is pre-war.
- If you care about paperwork and rules, review any building-specific policies in the Q&A and ask for the most current lease terms before applying.
- Compare total move-in costs, not just rent: ask about deposits, fees, and any one-time costs the building requires in addition to monthly rent.
- Use the “rated buildings” data as a screening signal, then schedule a viewing to judge layout, noise, and condition in person.