Pre-war buildings near transit in West Chelsea
West Chelsea is a Manhattan neighborhood where renters often look for older building stock and practical commute access. This page focuses on pre-war buildings near transit, and Openigloo lets you compare across 172+ eligible buildings using building-level signals. For building quality context, West Chelsea has an average rating of 3.8/5 across 35 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)
Find pre-war buildings near transit in West Chelsea with 172+ buildings in scope. This page combines two filters—pre-war construction and easy transit access—so you can narrow the search to buildings that fit how you commute. Openigloo helps you compare buildings using rated-building signals, plus practical, renter-first details that come from reviews and building research. You can also review open-data indicators and use tenant Q&A to confirm how the building actually works before you sign a lease.
Pre-war buildings near transit in West Chelsea
Showing 163–172 of 172 pre-war buildings near transit in West Chelsea.
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438 West 20 Street
West Chelsea
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425 W 24 St
West Chelsea
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403 West 21 Street
West Chelsea
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150 10 Avenue
West Chelsea
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505 West 23 Street
West Chelsea
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421 West 21 Street
West Chelsea
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237 9 Avenue
West Chelsea
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447 West 22 Street
West Chelsea
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446 West 26 Street
West Chelsea
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425 West 21 Street
West Chelsea
What to check before for pre-war buildings near transit in West Chelsea
- Expect a mix of pre-war layouts where transit access can vary by cross-street. Use the map and route options in your shortlist to confirm commute times at your preferred hours.
- Before applying, verify the building’s current eligibility and unit availability (even within the same building, listings can change quickly).
- Confirm lease basics that affect total move-in cost: security deposit terms, any broker fee requirements, and whether fees are one-time or recurring.
- For “near transit,” don’t assume quiet. Ask about street noise, window/insulation updates, and whether the unit faces an avenue or back courtyards.
- For “pre-war,” ask about building systems and maintenance history: elevator reliability, heating approach, and any recent work that impacts day-to-day comfort.