Pre-war buildings near the E train in West Chelsea

It narrows to buildings located in West Chelsea that are both pre-war (built before 1947) and in the area served by the E train. Use each building’s details to confirm exact distance and walk time to your preferred station.

There are 171+ buildings in West Chelsea that match the e-train + pre-war pair on Openigloo as of 2026-07-07.

No. Even within the same building, the unit’s location and your route can change the effective walking time. Confirm the route from the building address to the specific E train station you’d use.

Ask about elevator service, noise/insulation, heating approach (what’s tenant-controlled vs. building-controlled), laundry availability, and any known building-system upgrades or recurring maintenance issues.

Openigloo surfaces building-level signals using available data and community feedback, but real-world conditions can change. Always ask the building directly and, if relevant, request current documentation before committing.

Lease terms are set by each building and each tenant situation. If you’re depending on specific renewal or increase expectations, ask the leasing office how your unit’s situation works in practice.

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