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

It’s the regulatory category where apartments fall under NYC rent stabilization rules and renewal protections. Still confirm the apartment’s status and renewal terms with the building for the specific unit you’re considering.

How should I think about the “near the L train” filter?

It scopes buildings to the West Chelsea area with L-train access. Distances and routes can differ by block, so confirm walk time and the nearest stop for the building you’re touring.

Does “L-train + rent-stabilized” guarantee the unit will be available soon?

No. The filter narrows by building attributes, but availability depends on current listings and unit turnover. Check the building’s available apartments on Openigloo before planning your schedule.

Are building ratings based on reviews or tenant experience?

They reflect rated buildings in Openigloo for this scope. Use the rating as a quick filter, then read tenant Q&A for specifics like responsiveness, repairs, and day-to-day management.

What fees or costs should I expect beyond the stabilized rent?

Even with rent stabilization, you should confirm the full move-in and monthly costs: broker fee (if applicable), deposits, and utilities. Asking rent is only part of the total.

Is rent-stabilized housing tied to income limits or a lottery?

No. Rent-stabilized apartments are not income-restricted, subsidized, NYCHA, HPD, Section 8, or a housing-lottery program.

What’s the best way to avoid surprises when signing?

Ask the building/agent for the current lease terms, renewal process details, and the documentation supporting stabilized status. Then cross-check those answers against what’s shared in Openigloo tenant Q&A for the building.

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

West Chelsea is a Manhattan neighborhood where renters commonly look for buildings with regulated units and convenient transit access. This page focuses on buildings near the L train with rent-stabilized apartments, scoped to the neighborhood. In West Chelsea, rated buildings average 3.8/5 across 35 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Search buildings with rent-stabilized apartments in West Chelsea near the L train. You’re looking at 35+ eligible buildings right now, using the L-train connection plus the rent-stabilized regulatory category. Openigloo helps you narrow faster with building pages that pull together signals like ratings from rated buildings, plus details reviewers and tenants share. You can also use the open-data-backed info to plan questions for showings and confirm how the current lease, renewal process, and costs work for each building.

Showing 1–18 of 35 buildings with rent-stabilized apartments near the L train in West Chelsea.

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

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

454 West 19 Street

161 9 Avenue

422 West 22 Street

445 W 19 St

455 West 17 Street

458 West 17 Street

148 10 Avenue

440 West 22 Street

415 West 22 Street

457 West 21 Street

419 West 17 Street

436 West 23 Street

434 West 23 Street

439 West 21 Street

457 West 17 Street

412 West 23 Street

440 West 23 Street

446 West 19 Street

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