What does “pre-war” mean on this page?

It’s a building-age filter for buildings constructed before 1947. Use it as a baseline, then still ask the building about current systems and condition.

What does “SIM23 bus” mean for the search results?

The page is scoped to West Chelsea buildings that match both the pre-war filter and proximity to the SIM23 bus route. Still, check the exact stop you’d use and your walking time.

How should I use Openigloo to compare these buildings?

Start with the building details and any available apartments, then cross-check patterns in tenant Q&A and the information tied to rated buildings. Finally, confirm anything important with the building in writing.

Are there any lease terms I should verify before applying?

Yes. Ask about lease length options, renewal process, required deposits/fees, and rules that affect your move-in timeline (documents, scheduling, and access to common areas).

What if a building’s listing shows an available apartment but my unit isn’t the same?

Building-level signals can guide you, but apartments vary. Confirm unit-specific details like heating setup, window exposure, laundry access, and any differences in fees or inclusions.

Is the SIM23 location the only way to plan my commute?

No. Walking time, transfer options, and service reliability matter. Use this page to shortlist buildings, then run your route with your actual start/end points.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this scope right now?

East Village with 11,857+ buildings; Hell's Kitchen with 6,943+ buildings; Yorkville with 9,328+ buildings; Lenox Hill with 8,357+ buildings; Kips Bay with 4,472+ buildings.

Pre-war buildings near the SIM23 bus in West Chelsea

West Chelsea is a Manhattan neighborhood where renters can focus their search around specific routes like the SIM23 bus and building age categories such as pre-war. On Openigloo, West Chelsea currently has 108+ buildings matching this page’s filter pair. For building-quality signals, West Chelsea shows 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 SIM23 bus in West Chelsea—108+ buildings currently matching this filter pair on Openigloo. Use this page to narrow by building age (pre-war) and location along the SIM23 bus route. Openigloo pulls together what renters actually look for: building details, available units, and signals from rated buildings. You can compare multiple buildings faster using review notes and tenant Q&A, then confirm specifics directly with the building before signing a lease.

Showing 91–108 of 108 pre-war buildings near the SIM23 bus in West Chelsea.