Buildings with rent-stabilized apartments near the C train in West Chelsea

It means the building is categorized under the rent-stabilized filter in Openigloo’s dataset. Still, you should confirm the specific apartment’s legal rent and renewal/tenant-protection details with the building before applying.

Treat it as a location convenience filter. Walking time and exact stop access can vary by block, so confirm the closest entrance/stop and your commute during typical hours.

Ask for the current legal rent, what’s included (if anything), the renewal process tied to the lease you’d be signing, and any required move-in documents or fees.

Not necessarily. You’ll still want to budget for the full monthly cost and move-in items beyond the asking rent, including deposits, broker fee if applicable, and any recurring building charges or utilities.

Openigloo combines building details with renter-focused signals and Open-data-supported categories. Use them to shortlist, then verify everything that affects your decision (availability, rent-stabilized terms, fees, and lease conditions) with the building.

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.

Not necessarily. If you find limited availability, widen to nearby areas that still keep you close to C-line stops, then use the rent-stabilized filter to keep regulatory terms aligned.