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Pre-war buildings near the C train in Midtown

Midtown is a large, central area of Manhattan where many renters prioritize transit access. This page focuses on pre-war buildings near the C train, so you can compare buildings in Midtown that fit both timing and commute needs, with 65+ eligible buildings in Openigloo right now. In Midtown, rated buildings have an average building rating of 3.8/5 across 43 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find pre-war buildings near the C train in Midtown. Openigloo currently has 65+ buildings that match the c-train + pre-war filter pair. Use Openigloo to narrow down buildings with transparent signals from open records and community input. You can compare what other renters noticed, then confirm details like units, fees, and lease terms directly with the building before you sign.

Pre-war buildings near the C train in Midtown

Showing 1–18 of 65 pre-war buildings near the C train in Midtown.

160 Central Park South

160 Central Park South

Midtown

1 eviction
No open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
246 West 48 Street
Good cause

246 West 48 Street

Midtown

No evictions
8 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
230 West   48 Street
Rent-stabilized

230 West 48 Street

Midtown

No evictions
11 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
728 8 Avenue

728 8 Avenue

Midtown

No evictions
14 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
858 8 Avenue
Rent-stabilized

858 8 Avenue

Midtown

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
730 8 Avenue

730 8 Avenue

Midtown

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
244 West   48 Street

244 West 48 Street

Midtown

No evictions
14 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
204 West 55 Street
Good cause

204 West 55 Street

Midtown

No evictions
51 open violations
5 litigation cases
No bedbug history
160 West 54 Street

160 West 54 Street

Midtown

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
205 West 54 Street
Rent-stabilized

205 West 54 Street

Midtown

1 eviction
5 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
934 8 Avenue
Rent-stabilized

934 8 Avenue

Midtown

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
909 7 Avenue
Rent-stabilized

909 7 Avenue

Midtown

No evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
154 West 44 Street
Good cause

154 West 44 Street

Midtown

1 eviction
22 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
132 West 58 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

132 West 58 Street

Midtown

No evictions
9 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
238 West 56 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

238 West 56 Street

Midtown

2 evictions
9 open violations
6 litigation cases
No bedbug history
852 8 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

852 8 Avenue

Midtown

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
200 W 54 St
Rent-stabilized

200 W 54 St

Midtown

2 evictions
8 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
255 West   51 Street
Good cause

255 West 51 Street

Midtown

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history

What to check before for pre-war buildings near the C train in Midtown

  • Confirm the commute match: ask the building how the C train access works for your intended station and time of day.
  • Check pre-war specifics that can affect day-to-day living (layout, heat/hot water setup, elevator reliability, and noise) before you apply.
  • Use building-level signals and tenant Q&A to understand maintenance patterns, responsiveness, and any recurring unit-level issues.
  • Before paying fees, verify the full cost beyond rent (security deposit, any move-in fees, and likely utility responsibilities).
  • If you’re flexible on exact apartment features, compare a few different buildings in the 65+ set to balance price, building condition, and commute.

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