Openigloo home

Pre-war buildings near the M55 bus in West Chelsea

West Chelsea is a Midtown-adjacent neighborhood where many renters look for quick cross-town access, including along bus corridors like the M55. This page focuses on pre-war buildings near that route so you can narrow the search to location convenience plus building age. For West Chelsea, rated buildings have an average building rating of 3.8/5 across 35 rated buildings. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find pre-war buildings near the M55 bus in West Chelsea, with 95+ buildings currently matching this scope. This page combines two filters so you can focus on building age (pre-war) and location convenience around the M55 bus route. Openigloo helps you compare buildings faster using rated building signals, plus renter-focused details from reviews and building research. You can also use tenant Q&A to ask the questions that matter before you tour or commit.

Pre-war buildings near the M55 bus in West Chelsea

Showing 1–18 of 95 pre-war buildings near the M55 bus in West Chelsea.

509 West 23 Street

509 West 23 Street

West Chelsea

No evictions
11 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
521 West 23 Street

521 West 23 Street

West Chelsea

No evictions
28 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
404 West 20 Street

404 West 20 Street

West Chelsea

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
454 West   19 Street
Rent-stabilized

454 West 19 Street

West Chelsea

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
161 9 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

161 9 Avenue

West Chelsea

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
408 West   22 Street

408 West 22 Street

West Chelsea

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
463 West   21 Street
Good cause

463 West 21 Street

West Chelsea

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
411 West 21 Street
Good cause

411 West 21 Street

West Chelsea

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
448 West   20 Street

448 West 20 Street

West Chelsea

No evictions
2 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
428 West 23 Street
Good cause

428 West 23 Street

West Chelsea

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
461 West   21 Street

461 West 21 Street

West Chelsea

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

406 West 22 Street

West Chelsea

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
427 West 21 Street

427 West 21 Street

West Chelsea

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

410 West 22 Street

West Chelsea

No evictions
1 open violation
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
425 West 23 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

425 West 23 Street

West Chelsea

1 eviction
1 open violation
No litigation history
Bedbug history
426 West 23 Street

426 West 23 Street

West Chelsea

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
426 West 22 Street

426 West 22 Street

West Chelsea

No evictions
13 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
417 West   21 Street

417 West 21 Street

West Chelsea

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history

What to check before for pre-war buildings near the M55 bus in West Chelsea

  • Expect a mix of pre-war building stock; confirm building condition and unit layout details directly with the landlord or super.
  • Before signing, verify current rent, fees, move-in timeline, and which utilities are included (these are often specific by unit).
  • Use Openigloo to shortlist rated buildings, then cross-check the basics on-site: elevator access, laundry setup, and any building rules.
  • If you plan to rely on the M55 commute, confirm the closest stop to your intended address and typical travel times at your commute hour.
  • Don’t assume “pre-war” means anything about renovations; ask for the most recent upgrades (windows, boiler/HVAC, plumbing, and pest prevention).

Nearby neighborhoods in Manhattan

More building filters

FAQ