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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 595–612 of 662 pre-war buildings near transit in Chelsea.

196 8 Avenue

196 8 Avenue

4.6(1)

Chelsea

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
221 West 14 Street

221 West 14 Street

4.4(1)

Chelsea

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
819 Avenue Of The Americas
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

819 Avenue Of The Americas

2.5(1)

Chelsea

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
228 West 25 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

228 West 25 Street

4.0(1)

Chelsea

No evictions
1 open violation
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
165 8 Avenue

165 8 Avenue

2.0(1)

Chelsea

No evictions
22 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
355 West 22 Street

355 West 22 Street

4.5(1)

Chelsea

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
148 West   28 Street
Rent-stabilized

148 West 28 Street

4.6(1)

Chelsea

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
120 West 25 Street
Good cause

120 West 25 Street

4.1(1)

Chelsea

No evictions
4 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
236 West 15 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

236 West 15 Street

3.3(1)

Chelsea

1 eviction
9 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
235 West 15 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

235 West 15 Street

3.6(1)

Chelsea

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
207 West 21 Street

207 West 21 Street

3.0(1)

Chelsea

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
207 West 20 Street
Rent-stabilized

207 West 20 Street

3.9(1)

Chelsea

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
207 West 22 Street
Good cause

207 West 22 Street

3.4(1)

Chelsea

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
260 West 29 Street

260 West 29 Street

3.1(1)

Chelsea

1 eviction
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
223 West 16 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

223 West 16 Street

2.4(1)

Chelsea

1 eviction
14 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
232 West 24 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

232 West 24 Street

5.0(1)

Chelsea

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
227 West 16 Street
Rent-stabilized

227 West 16 Street

4.0(1)

Chelsea

1 eviction
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
263 West   15 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

263 West 15 Street

3.0(1)

Chelsea

No evictions
1 open violation
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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