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 55–72 of 172 pre-war buildings near transit in West Chelsea.
/-74.003721,40.744863,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
416 West 20 Street
West Chelsea
/-74.002689,40.746796,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
430 West 23 Street
West Chelsea
/-74.002717,40.748588,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
454 West 25 Street
West Chelsea
/-74.004288,40.74628,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
457 West 21 Street
West Chelsea
/-74.003079,40.746986,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
442 West 23 Street
West Chelsea
/-74.003159,40.74702,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
444 West 23 Street
West Chelsea
/-74.003563,40.74677,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
463 West 22 Street
West Chelsea
/-74.004994,40.747333,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
505 West 22 Street
West Chelsea
/-74.005067,40.745416,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
456 West 20 Street
West Chelsea
/-74.002756,40.745616,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
409 West 21 Street
West Chelsea

449 West 20 Street
West Chelsea
/-74.003288,40.746274,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
442 West 22 Street
West Chelsea
/-74.002209,40.74797,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
433 West 24 Street
West Chelsea
/-74.004309,40.74708,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
491 West 22 Street
West Chelsea
/-74.005551,40.747614,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
511 West 22 Street
West Chelsea
/-74.002842,40.746886,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
436 West 23 Street
West Chelsea
/-74.003787,40.744891,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
418 West 20 Street
West Chelsea
/-74.004444,40.745122,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
434 West 20 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.