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

“Pre-war” means the building was built before 1947. Use the building page details to confirm the year/age info and ask how age impacts maintenance and systems.

How does the SIM23 bus filter work here?

This scope matches buildings in Chelsea that are near the SIM23 bus. Since stop proximity can vary block-to-block, confirm the walking route and the exact stop you’ll use during your usual hours.

How many Chelsea pre-war buildings near the SIM23 bus are available to compare?

Openigloo shows 51+ eligible buildings in this scope as of 2026-07-07.

Is the Openigloo building rating for this page based on enough input?

The neighborhood summary shows an average rating of 3.7/5 across 111 rated buildings. Treat it as directional and still validate with building-specific details and tenant Q&A.

What should I ask about in older (pre-war) buildings before I apply?

Ask about heating and hot water performance, any known maintenance patterns, whether building systems have been updated, noise from street level, and pest prevention practices. Also confirm any unit-specific limitations (storage, layout, laundry access).

Do pre-war buildings have different lease or move-in expectations?

They can. The best next step is to read the lease terms and move-in costs shown for each available apartment and ask about application timing, deposits, and any building-specific rules that affect move-in or occupancy.

Which neighborhoods are trending right now in this scope?

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

Pre-war buildings near the SIM23 bus in Chelsea

Chelsea is a Manhattan neighborhood where renters often prioritize transit access and day-to-day convenience. This page focuses on pre-war buildings near the SIM23 bus, so you can narrow searches by both building age and location. In Chelsea, rated buildings average 3.7/5 (across 111 rated buildings). (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find pre-war buildings in Chelsea near the SIM23 bus. Openigloo is showing 51+ eligible buildings so you can compare walkability, building signals, and what renters report right now. Use Openigloo to filter by building age and SIM23 bus proximity, then review ratings from rated buildings plus practical notes from other renters. You can also use the Openigloo signals and tenant Q&A prompts to ask targeted questions before you sign a lease.

Showing 19–36 of 51 pre-war buildings near the SIM23 bus in Chelsea.

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389 8 Avenue

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Pre-war buildings near the SIM23 bus in Chelsea

Pre-war buildings near the SIM23 bus in Chelsea

389 8 Avenue

346 West 30 Street

383 8 Avenue

330 8 Avenue

130 West 30 Street

321 West 29 Street

333 West 29 Street

329 West 29 Street

214 West 30 Street

360 West 30 Street

393 8 Avenue

354 West 30 Street

252 West 30 Street

370 West 30 Street

307 West 29 Street

309 West 29 Street

376 8 Avenue

317 West 29 Street

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