Buildings with rent-stabilized apartments near the SIM4C bus in West Chelsea

It means the eligible buildings have rent-stabilized apartments under New York’s rent regulation. Openigloo’s filter is meant to reflect building/available-unit status, but you should still confirm the exact unit’s stabilization and renewal terms before signing.

The SIM4C part of the filter is a location constraint based on the SIM4C bus corridor in West Chelsea. Use it to focus showings where a SIM4C route is a practical commute option, then verify the building’s exact walking distance from your stop.

No. This page scopes to buildings that match the rent-stabilized + SIM4C combination, but individual units can still be vacant or quickly rented. Check current availability per building on Openigloo.

Ask the building about the unit’s current lease end date, whether renewal is offered for your situation, and what documentation they require for renewal. Also ask how rent updates are handled for that specific unit under its stabilization status.

Yes. Filters help you shortlist buildings, but policies (e.g., entry procedures, package rules, laundry, smoking rules, and any unit-specific restrictions) can differ. Confirm in writing for the unit you’re applying for.

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On this page, the West Chelsea buildings are shown with an average building rating of 3.8/5 across 35 rated buildings. Rating scores are a useful signal, but they don’t replace unit-by-unit confirmation of condition, rules, and current availability.