What does “rent-stabilized” mean on this Openigloo page?

It’s a regulatory filter based on rent stabilization status plus renewal protections associated with that category. Still, you should confirm the specific unit’s stabilization details, rent amount, and renewal/lease terms with the managing agent.

How does the SIM3-bus filter work for Chelsea buildings?

It narrows the building list to the Chelsea area aligned with the SIM3 bus route. Use it to focus your commute search, then verify the nearest stop and walking route from the unit.

How do I use building ratings and signals here without missing unit-level details?

Treat ratings as a building-level signal (Openigloo shows rated-building snapshots) and then confirm unit-specific items in writing: lease terms, renewal expectations, and any special rules that apply to your apartment.

Are these affordable or income-restricted apartments?

No. This page’s “rent-stabilized” filter is not the same thing as income-restricted housing, and it isn’t subsidized housing, NYCHA, HPD, Section 8, or a housing-lottery program.

Should I expect the same rules for every rent-stabilized unit in Chelsea?

Not necessarily. Even within the rent-stabilized category, buildings can differ on move-in process, documentation, and policies tied to your unit. Ask the building what applies to your exact apartment.

What move-in costs should I budget for besides the asking rent?

Factor the full monthly and upfront picture, including broker fee terms, security deposit expectations, and utilities. The asking rent is only one part of what you’ll pay to move in and live there.

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.

Buildings with rent-stabilized apartments near the SIM3 bus in Chelsea

Chelsea is a dense Manhattan neighborhood where many renters focus on commute access and day-to-day convenience, which is why this page filters buildings in the area near the SIM3 bus while keeping the search centered on rent-stabilized units. For Chelsea building quality signals, Openigloo shows a 3.7/5 average building rating across 111 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Browse buildings in Chelsea, Manhattan that match rent-stabilized apartments and a SIM3-bus route filter: 191+ buildings. Use this page to narrow your search to areas where SIM3 service can reduce commute friction while focusing on rent-stabilized units. Openigloo brings building-level signals together so you can move faster: check rated-building snapshots (3.7/5 across 111 rated buildings), read what tenants flagged, and use building details to confirm key lease terms. Always verify specifics directly with the building or managing agent before signing.

Showing 37–54 of 191 buildings with rent-stabilized apartments near the SIM3 bus in Chelsea.

Buildings with rent-stabilized apartments near the SIM3 bus in Chelsea

Buildings with rent-stabilized apartments near the SIM3 bus in Chelsea

251 West 20 Street

350 West 20 Street

266 West 21 Street

334 West 22 Street

249 West 20 Street

308 West 21 Street

263 West 19 Street

229 West 22 Street

321 West 19 Street

301 W 21 St

246 West 21 Street

350 West 24 Street

203 West 20 Street

244 8 Avenue

198 9 Avenue

259 West 20 Street

348 West 23 Street

214 West 20 Street

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