What does “recommended-by-renters” mean on Openigloo?

It groups buildings that renters have been flagging as worth considering, based on the signals captured on Openigloo building pages. Still, different units can vary, so confirm details with the building.

How does the SIM1C bus filter work?

It limits the Chelsea results to buildings near the SIM1C bus route, so your commute starts from that corridor. You should still confirm the exact stop walking time from the listing/unit.

Are all these buildings available right now?

This page is about renter recommendations and the SIM1C bus filter. Availability can change unit by unit, so check the specific building page for current listings or “with available apartments” style indicators where shown.

What should I verify before signing a lease near the SIM1C route?

Confirm your commute in person (walk time to the stop and typical wait conditions), then verify lease terms, move-in requirements, and any building policies that affect daily routines (packages, noise rules, and guest or access times).

Will the renter recommendation score match my experience?

It can help you find patterns, but your experience depends on the unit, floor, layout, and building management practices at the time you move. Use Openigloo signals, then ask the building targeted questions during tours.

Which neighborhoods are trending right now in this scope?

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

Is Chelsea rating info on Openigloo based on all buildings?

No. The neighborhood-level rating shown is based on rated buildings only. Use it as a starting point, then review the individual building page for context.

Buildings recommended by renters near the SIM1C bus in Chelsea

Chelsea has a large set of buildings renters are exploring right now, and this page focuses on results near the SIM1C bus route in Manhattan. You can use Openigloo’s renter signals to narrow down options while you plan tours. In Chelsea, rated buildings average 3.7/5 across 111 rated buildings. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This page covers 65+ buildings in Chelsea, Manhattan that renters have been recommending, filtered further to the SIM1C bus route (recommended-by-renters + sim1c-bus). Openigloo brings building signals together so you can narrow down faster: renter recommendations, building details, and the open-data signals used for our building pages, plus Q&A-style guidance that helps you confirm what matters for your move before you tour.

Showing 55–65 of 65 buildings recommended by renters near the SIM1C bus in Chelsea.

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

160 W 16 St

3.9(3)

Chelsea

No evictions

1 open violation

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

225 West 14 Street

4.2(3)

Chelsea

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

258 West 15 Street

Chelsea

210 West 16 Street

4.3(3)

Chelsea

2 evictions

1 open violation

No litigation history

Bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

313 West 21 Street

Chelsea

170 West 23 Street

4.2(4)

Chelsea

2 evictions

2 open violations

No litigation history

Bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

203 W 19 St

Chelsea

244 West 20 Street

3.5(3)

Chelsea

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

216 West 22 Street

4.6(3)

Chelsea

No evictions

2 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

85 8 Avenue

Chelsea

210 West 19 Street

4.5(4)

Chelsea

No evictions

2 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

What to check before for buildings recommended by renters near the SIM1C bus in Chelsea

Use the SIM1C bus filter to prioritize buildings along the route, then shortlist with renter recommendations to match how other tenants felt about day-to-day living.
Before applying, verify the unit’s commute reality (walk time to the stop, service frequency, and whether the building is actually convenient to your destination).
Check what’s included in the monthly cost beyond rent (utilities, move-in fees, and any building-specific charges) so you can compare totals, not just asking price.
Confirm building policies directly: lease start flexibility, renewals, package delivery rules, and any restrictions on pets, smoking, or guest access (if applicable).
Look at the building’s own details on Openigloo and cross-check with management: maintenance response, elevator access, and any recent policy changes mentioned by renters.

Nearby neighborhoods in Manhattan

West Village

74 buildings

Greenwich Village

51 buildings

East Village

27 buildings

Nolita

23 buildings

Soho

23 buildings

Flatiron

20 buildings

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Buildings with low open violation rates near the SIM1C bus in Chelsea

265 buildings

Buildings with high tenant retention near the SIM1C bus in Chelsea

118 buildings

Buildings with low rent increases near the SIM1C bus in Chelsea

114 buildings

Buildings highly rated for heat near the SIM1C bus in Chelsea

63 buildings

Buildings highly rated for trash management near the SIM1C bus in Chelsea

61 buildings

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59 buildings

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53 buildings

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52 buildings

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52 buildings

Buildings with low historical violations near the SIM1C bus in Chelsea

44 buildings

Buildings that accept digital rent payments near the SIM1C bus in Chelsea

30 buildings

Buildings with heat and hot water included near the SIM1C bus in Chelsea

30 buildings

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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 SIM1C bus in Chelsea