Pre-war buildings near the X27 bus in Chelsea
Chelsea has a dense mix of residential buildings and street-level transit access, making it a common choice for renters who want walkable routes and straightforward commuting options. This page focuses on 319+ pre-war buildings near the X27 bus corridor. Chelsea’s building quality snapshot shows an average building rating of 3.7/5 across 111 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)
Find pre-war buildings near the X27 bus in Chelsea. This Openigloo page covers 319+ buildings that match both filters, so you can narrow by building age and transit proximity. Use Openigloo’s building pages to compare what rated buildings share in day-to-day life, then verify details with the landlord before you sign. Where available, you can review open-data signals and tenant Q&A to spot issues early and ask better questions about the unit, lease, and move-in process.
Pre-war buildings near the X27 bus in Chelsea
Showing 307–319 of 319 pre-war buildings near the X27 bus in Chelsea.
/-74.000248,40.740704,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
239 West 16 Street
Chelsea
/-73.997564,40.739928,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
144 West 17 Street
Chelsea
/-73.997155,40.746622,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
302 8 Avenue
Chelsea
/-73.997482,40.745165,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
255 West 23 Street
Chelsea

329 West 14 Street
Chelsea
/-74.00065,40.74052,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
240 West 16 Street
Chelsea
/-73.998726,40.738427,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
145 West 14 Street
Chelsea
/-73.99765,40.73964,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
141 West 16 Street
Chelsea
/-73.995639,40.746008,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
225 West 25 Street
Chelsea
/-73.996964,40.74273,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
180 7 Avenue
Chelsea
/-74.001581,40.740025,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
256 West 15 Street
Chelsea
/-73.99916,40.74027,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
211 West 16 Street
Chelsea
/-73.997996,40.738531,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
134 West 15 Street
Chelsea
What to check before choosing a pre-war building near the X27 bus in Chelsea
- Confirm the building is truly pre-war (ask for construction year or original characteristics) and that the X27 route is a practical walk for your daily routine.
- For each building, check what “available” means right now: current unit type, rent, and lease start dates can change quickly.
- Before applying, verify building policies that can affect move-in timing and cost (pet rules, package procedures, and any move-in fees).
- If the building has shared systems (laundry, boilers, elevators), ask about maintenance frequency and recent repairs, not just what’s advertised.
- Rely on Openigloo to compare rated buildings, but always verify the final rent, utilities responsibility, deposit, and broker-related costs for the full monthly picture.