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99 Walk Score of Chelsea, New York, NY 100 Transit Score of Chelsea, New York, NY 95 Bike Score of Chelsea, New York, NY

Chelsea is the 19th most walkable neighborhood in New York with 52,598 residents.

Chelsea has world-class public transportation and is a biker’s paradise.

Nearby neighborhoods: Flatiron District, West Village, Garment District, Union Square, NoMad, Koreatown and Greenwich Village.

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99 Walk Score of Chelsea, New York, NY

Chelsea is a Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car.

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The High Line

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Joyce Theater

Daily errands do not require a car in Chelsea New York.

Chelsea is the 19th most walkable neighborhood in New York with a Walk Score of 99.

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Chelsea Neighborhood Ranking

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Population
17 Midtown East 99 100 78 49,976
18 Kips Bay 99 100 89 39,246
19 Chelsea 99 100 95 52,598
20 Murray Hill 99 100 81 22,249
21 Theater District 99 100 88 13,170

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Eating & Drinking

There are about 2,154 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in Chelsea.

People in Chelsea can walk to an average of 61 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in 5 minutes.

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Trailer Park Lounge

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Billy's Bakery

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thumbnail for The High LineThe High Line may be the newest most famous park in the country. How many other cities could do something like this?

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100 Transit Score of Chelsea, New York, NY

Chelsea is a Rider’s Paradise

World-class public transportation. Find Chelsea New York apartments for rent on Redfin.

Public Transit Routes

Chelsea has world-class public transportation and about 15 bus, 19 rail and 14 subway lines passing through it.

Transit Time

The map above shows how far you can travel in 30 minutes from Chelsea on public transit.

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Joyce Theater

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Gym Sportsbar

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Dirty Bird to Go

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The High Line

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Trailer Park Lounge

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Big Booty Bread Co

95 Bike Score of Chelsea, New York, NY

Chelsea is a Biker’s Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike.

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The High Line

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Big Booty Bread Co

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Pier 64

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The High Line

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Auto Designs N.Y.C

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Chelsea Pier Streetart

thumbnail for The High LineBuilt on an abandoned railroad track, The Highline park is a must stop by in Chelsea. Beautiful greenery and art with plenty of sitting areas. #chelsea

Leannet Rodriguez
on The High Line

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Chelsea Pier Streetart

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Chelsea Pier Streetart

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Gym Sportsbar

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Moonstruck Diner

thumbnail for Big Booty Bread CoFriendliest bakery in town and the best chocolate chip cookies! #chelsea

Leannet Rodriguez
on Big Booty Bread Co

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Hotel Chelsea

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Archstone Chelsea

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Irish Times

thumbnail for The High LineRelax, have a drink, and have fun on The High Line, a major new attraction on Manhattan's West Side, in the Meatpacking district. The High Line is an old, elevated train line that has been transformed into a pleasant promenade above the street. Beautiful views of the NYC skyline and of New Jersey. Packed with locals and tourists.

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