What does “Q-train” mean on this Chelsea buildings page?

It groups buildings in Chelsea that are convenient to the Q train. Still, building-to-stop distance can vary, so confirm the route and walking time for the specific address before you commit.

How does “recommended by renters” work?

Buildings marked as renter-recommended reflect tenant feedback patterns on Openigloo. Treat recommendations as a starting signal, then verify policies and current conditions directly with the building.

Are the recommendations based on apartments for rent availability?

This page focuses on the renter-recommended + Q-train scope. Availability can change, so check current advertised apartments and pricing on each building’s page before you plan tours.

How should I use building ratings in Chelsea here?

Use them as a quick quality check. In Chelsea, this scope includes 111 rated buildings with an average rating of 3.7/5, but individual apartments can vary—read tenant notes and ask targeted questions.

What should I verify before applying or signing?

Confirm the full monthly cost, move-in requirements, deposit/fee schedule, and any rules raised in tenant Q&A. Also confirm whether the same conditions described by renters still apply to your unit.

Which neighborhoods are trending right now in this scope?

East Village with 11,857+ buildings; Hell's Kitchen with 6,943+ buildings; Yorkville with 9,328+ buildings; Lenox Hill with 8,357+ buildings; Kips Bay with 4,472+ buildings.

Buildings recommended by renters near the Q train in Chelsea

Chelsea has a dense mix of residential buildings where many renters prioritize quick access to subway lines. This page is scoped to Chelsea buildings in Manhattan that align with the Q train plus renter recommendations. In Chelsea, rated buildings average 3.7/5 across 111 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Explore buildings recommended by renters near the Q train in Chelsea, Manhattan. This page covers 10+ eligible buildings and combines two filters: Q-train access and renter recommendations. On Openigloo, you can compare building notes side by side, check what rated buildings have in common, and use open-data signals plus tenant Q&A to narrow your shortlist before you reach out or schedule a tour.

Showing 1–10 of 10 buildings recommended by renters near the Q train in Chelsea.

Top rated

Good cause

777 Avenue Of The Americas

4.5(28)

Chelsea

2 evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

101 West 15 Street

Chelsea

100 West 26 Street

Chelsea

105 West 29 Street

4.2(7)

Chelsea

5 evictions

1 open violation

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

221 West 29 Street

4.3(6)

Chelsea

5 evictions

2 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

210 W 27 St

4.0(5)

Chelsea

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

130 West 15 Street

4.4(6)

Chelsea

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

108 West 15 Street

Chelsea

112 West 15 Street

Chelsea

376 8 Avenue

Chelsea

What to check before for buildings recommended by renters near the Q train in Chelsea

Confirm the exact walking time to the nearest Q stop for each building; the “Q-train” filter can still vary by block.
Use the renter recommendation to find buildings with consistent tenant experiences, then verify details with management (repairs, noise, move-in timing).
Check what’s included in the full monthly cost beyond rent (often utilities, any recurring fees, and required deposits).
Before signing, confirm lease terms and any building policies discussed in tenant Q&A, including guest rules, package handling, and laundry access.
If you’re commuting, map your route from the building to your usual Q-line destination so you’re not choosing based on stop name alone.

Nearby neighborhoods in Manhattan

Yorkville

149 buildings

Lenox Hill

136 buildings

Hell's Kitchen

64 buildings

East Village

44 buildings

Gramercy Park

39 buildings

Carnegie Hill

33 buildings

More filters for buildings recommended by renters near the Q train in Chelsea

Buildings with low open violation rates near the Q train in Chelsea

26 buildings

Buildings with low rent increases near the Q train in Chelsea

15 buildings

Buildings with high tenant retention near the Q train in Chelsea

13 buildings

Buildings highly rated for trash management near the Q train in Chelsea

12 buildings

Buildings highly rated for water pressure near the Q train in Chelsea

11 buildings

Buildings highly rated for owner responsiveness near the Q train in Chelsea

10 buildings

Buildings highly rated for pest control near the Q train in Chelsea

9 buildings

Buildings with low historical violations near the Q train in Chelsea

9 buildings

Buildings highly rated for cleanliness near the Q train in Chelsea

9 buildings

Other building filters

Buildings without bedbugs in Chelsea

821 buildings

Buildings without rodents in Chelsea

754 buildings

Buildings with low eviction rates in Chelsea

644 buildings

Buildings with low litigation rates in Chelsea

634 buildings

Buildings with low open violation rates in Chelsea

295 buildings

Buildings with high tenant retention in Chelsea

129 buildings

Buildings recommended by renters near the Q train in other NYC boroughs

Brooklyn

204 buildings

Buildings recommended by renters near the Q train in Chelsea