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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 37–54 of 172 pre-war buildings near transit in West Chelsea.

453 W 22 St
Good cause

453 W 22 St

West Chelsea

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
449 West 24 Street

449 West 24 Street

West Chelsea

No evictions
7 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
466 West 23 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

466 West 23 Street

West Chelsea

No evictions
7 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
455 West 22 Street

455 West 22 Street

West Chelsea

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
422 West 20 Street

422 West 20 Street

West Chelsea

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
242 10 Avenue
Good cause

242 10 Avenue

West Chelsea

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
250 10 Avenue

250 10 Avenue

West Chelsea

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
508 West 29 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

508 West 29 Street

West Chelsea

1 eviction
2 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
443 West 24 Street
Good cause

443 West 24 Street

West Chelsea

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

452 West 20 Street

West Chelsea

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
458 West   17 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

458 West 17 Street

West Chelsea

1 eviction
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
148 10 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

148 10 Avenue

West Chelsea

No evictions
11 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
440 West 22 Street
Rent-stabilized

440 West 22 Street

West Chelsea

No evictions
2 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
451 West 22 Street
Good cause

451 West 22 Street

West Chelsea

No evictions
No open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
415 West 22 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

415 West 22 Street

West Chelsea

No evictions
6 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
463 West   18 Street

463 West 18 Street

West Chelsea

No evictions
17 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
406 West 20 Street

406 West 20 Street

West Chelsea

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
449 West 21 Street

449 West 21 Street

West Chelsea

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history

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.

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