What does “pre-war” mean on this Chelsea buildings page?

It filters for buildings built before 1947, so you’re comparing housing stock that typically reflects older construction and systems. Still confirm what’s been updated in the specific apartment.

What does “near the SIM1C bus” mean here?

This filter targets buildings along the SIM1C bus corridor in Chelsea. Transit access can vary by block and entrance location, so double-check the closest stop to the building.

How many Chelsea buildings match these two filters right now?

There are 601+ buildings on this page that match both the pre-war and SIM1C bus criteria.

How should I use Openigloo when screening a pre-war building?

Start with the building-level rating from rated buildings, then open the building page to review unit details and read tenant Q&A. Pre-war buildings can differ a lot in maintenance, noise, and upgrades even within the same neighborhood.

Could tenant feedback be out of date for conditions like repairs or pests?

Tenant Q&A reflects lived experience, but circumstances can change. Treat it as a signal, then ask the building directly about current conditions, recent maintenance, and any pending work.

Are there any extra lease or move-in details to confirm for older buildings?

Yes. Ask about deposit and fees, utility setup, laundry access, and what happens during repairs or emergencies. Also confirm any restrictions that affect your timeline, such as application processing or move-in scheduling.

Which neighborhoods are trending 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.

Pre-war buildings near the SIM1C bus in Chelsea

Chelsea is a Manhattan neighborhood where renters often balance walkability, transit access, and older building stock. This page focuses on pre-war buildings along the SIM1C corridor so you can filter for both building-age and a specific commute route. In Chelsea, rated buildings average 3.7/5 across 111 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find pre-war buildings near the SIM1C bus in Chelsea. This page covers 601+ buildings, filtered to match both the building-age (pre-war) and the SIM1C-corridor transit stop. Openigloo helps you narrow the list using renter-first signals like building-level review ratings, filterable building details, and open-data context. You can also read tenant Q&A to confirm the day-to-day reality before you sign a lease, since building policies and conditions vary unit to unit.

Showing 523–540 of 601 pre-war buildings near the SIM1C bus in Chelsea.

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336 West 17 Street

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Pre-war buildings near the SIM1C bus in Chelsea

Pre-war buildings near the SIM1C bus in Chelsea

336 West 17 Street

328 West 17 Street

320 West 22 Street

226 West 17 Street

152 8 Avenue

357 West 19 Street

213 West 16 Street

229 West 26 Street

301 W 20 St

216 West 16 Street

209 West 21 Street

258 West 17 Street

261 West 22 Street

237 West 20 Street

184 8 Avenue

139 West 14 Street

232 8 Avenue

215 West 14 Street

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