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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 397–414 of 662 pre-war buildings near transit in Chelsea.

216 7 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

216 7 Avenue

3.1(5)

Chelsea

1 eviction
24 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
234 West 21 Street

234 West 21 Street

4.1(5)

Chelsea

No evictions
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
218 8 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

218 8 Avenue

4.3(5)

Chelsea

2 evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
364 West 19 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

364 West 19 Street

2.7(5)

Chelsea

No evictions
7 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
248 West 17 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

248 West 17 Street

4.5(5)

Chelsea

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
158 West 15 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

158 West 15 Street

3.2(4)

Chelsea

No evictions
4 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
339 West 20 Street
Rent-stabilized

339 West 20 Street

2.9(4)

Chelsea

No evictions
1 open violation
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
115 West 16 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

115 West 16 Street

3.7(4)

Chelsea

1 eviction
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
264 West 19 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

264 West 19 Street

4.0(4)

Chelsea

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
206 West 21 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

206 West 21 Street

2.9(4)

Chelsea

2 evictions
2 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
177 W 26 St
Good cause

177 W 26 St

4.1(4)

Chelsea

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
266 West 25 Street
Good cause

266 West 25 Street

4.3(4)

Chelsea

No evictions
1 open violation
16 litigation cases
No bedbug history
112 West 15 Street

112 West 15 Street

3.3(4)

Chelsea

No evictions
1 open violation
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
125 West 16 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

125 West 16 Street

4.2(4)

Chelsea

1 eviction
54 open violations
6 litigation cases
No bedbug history
255 West 14 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

255 West 14 Street

4.3(4)

Chelsea

1 eviction
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
122 West 20 Street
Good cause

122 West 20 Street

3.8(4)

Chelsea

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
309 West 29 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

309 West 29 Street

2.8(4)

Chelsea

No evictions
10 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
251 W 26 St
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

251 W 26 St

2.1(4)

Chelsea

1 eviction
13 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history

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.

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