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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 469–486 of 662 pre-war buildings near transit in Chelsea.

345 West 16 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

345 West 16 Street

2.9(2)

Chelsea

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
228 8 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

228 8 Avenue

2.7(2)

Chelsea

No evictions
4 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
108 West 17 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

108 West 17 Street

2.7(2)

Chelsea

1 eviction
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
210 7 Avenue

210 7 Avenue

3.2(2)

Chelsea

No evictions
17 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
247 W 26 St
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

247 W 26 St

2.8(2)

Chelsea

No evictions
15 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
311 West 21 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

311 West 21 Street

1.9(2)

Chelsea

No evictions
6 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
228 West 18 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

228 West 18 Street

3.5(2)

Chelsea

1 eviction
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
221 West 16 Street
Good cause

221 West 16 Street

4.4(2)

Chelsea

1 eviction
1 open violation
9 litigation cases
No bedbug history
102 West 29 Street
Good cause

102 West 29 Street

2.6(2)

Chelsea

No evictions
3 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
230 West 16 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

230 West 16 Street

4.5(2)

Chelsea

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
205 West 20 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

205 West 20 Street

2.5(2)

Chelsea

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
225 West 20 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

225 West 20 Street

1.8(2)

Chelsea

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
254 West 18 Street

254 West 18 Street

1.6(2)

Chelsea

No evictions
25 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
262 West 24 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

262 West 24 Street

4.1(2)

Chelsea

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
255 West 15 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

255 West 15 Street

4.4(2)

Chelsea

No evictions
10 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
246 West 22 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

246 West 22 Street

3.8(2)

Chelsea

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
Bedbug history
304 West 30 Street
Good cause

304 West 30 Street

1.9(2)

Chelsea

No evictions
12 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
251 West 18 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

251 West 18 Street

3.6(2)

Chelsea

1 eviction
9 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history

What to check before choosing a pre-war building 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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