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
West Chelsea
/-74.00486,40.748293,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
521 West 23 Street
West Chelsea
/-74.003314,40.744687,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
404 West 20 Street
West Chelsea
/-74.005532,40.744823,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
454 West 19 Street
West Chelsea
/-74.00309,40.744489,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
161 9 Avenue
West Chelsea
/-74.00227,40.745842,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
408 West 22 Street
West Chelsea
/-74.00448,40.746345,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
463 West 21 Street
West Chelsea
/-74.002809,40.745669,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
411 West 21 Street
West Chelsea
/-74.004856,40.745327,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
448 West 20 Street
West Chelsea
/-74.002609,40.746762,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
428 West 23 Street
West Chelsea
/-74.004406,40.746325,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
461 West 21 Street
West Chelsea
/-74.002225,40.745822,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
406 West 22 Street
West Chelsea
/-74.003371,40.745892,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
427 West 21 Street
West Chelsea

410 West 22 Street
West Chelsea
/-74.002262,40.747134,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
425 West 23 Street
West Chelsea
/-74.002551,40.746723,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
426 West 23 Street
West Chelsea
/-74.002795,40.746056,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
426 West 22 Street
West Chelsea
/-74.003016,40.745741,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
417 West 21 Street
West Chelsea
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).