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Pre-war buildings near the L train in West Chelsea

West Chelsea is a Manhattan neighborhood where renters often look for convenient commutes along the west side. On Openigloo, this page focuses on pre-war buildings near the L train within West Chelsea. In West Chelsea, rated buildings average 3.8/5 across 35 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find pre-war buildings near the L train in West Chelsea—86+ buildings matched to this scope on Openigloo. Use the filter to narrow building age and commute access, then compare the live building pages as you tour. Openigloo helps you screen buildings with signals like rated buildings and community feedback, plus practical tenant Q&A. You can cross-check what you’re told on-site against what shows up on the building page before you sign a lease.

Pre-war buildings near the L train in West Chelsea

Showing 73–86 of 86 pre-war buildings near the L train in West Chelsea.

431 West 22 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

431 West 22 Street

2.3(1)

West Chelsea

1 eviction
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
458 West 20 Street

458 West 20 Street

3.5(1)

West Chelsea

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
441 West 22 Street
Good cause

441 West 22 Street

3.1(1)

West Chelsea

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
456 West 22 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

456 West 22 Street

3.3(1)

West Chelsea

No evictions
16 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
165 9 Avenue
Good cause

165 9 Avenue

3.3(1)

West Chelsea

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
404 West 22 Street

404 West 22 Street

2.1(1)

West Chelsea

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
436 West 20 Street
Good cause

436 West 20 Street

2.5(1)

West Chelsea

No evictions
1 open violation
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
413 West 22 Street
Good cause

413 West 22 Street

3.8(1)

West Chelsea

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
438 West 20 Street

438 West 20 Street

2.9(1)

West Chelsea

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
403 West 21 Street
Good cause

403 West 21 Street

3.5(1)

West Chelsea

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
150 10 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

150 10 Avenue

4.9(1)

West Chelsea

1 eviction
23 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
421 West 21 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

421 West 21 Street

5.0(1)

West Chelsea

No evictions
8 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
447 West   22 Street
Good cause

447 West 22 Street

3.6(1)

West Chelsea

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
425 West 21 Street

425 West 21 Street

4.9(1)

West Chelsea

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history

What to check before for pre-war buildings near the L train in West Chelsea

  • Confirm the commute: check the exact walking time to the nearest L-train entrance(s) from each building’s address.
  • Plan for older construction: pre-war buildings often have smaller layouts, older systems, and building-specific maintenance practices—ask about recent updates and timelines.
  • Verify key lease terms on the building page and in writing (lease start date, renewal language, move-in fees, and any rent-adjustment clauses).
  • If you’re applying for apartments in these buildings, ask whether there are any building rules that affect move-in timing, package delivery, or common-area access.
  • Use the Openigloo signals to start your shortlist, then validate them directly with the super/management team during your visit.

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