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 55–65 of 65 pre-war buildings near the C train in Midtown.
/-73.984074,40.762876,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
236 West 52 Street
Midtown
/-73.977155,40.764938,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
1413 Avenue Of The Americas
Midtown

106 Central Park South
Midtown
/-73.983261,40.765395,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
255 West 55 Street
Midtown
/-73.978982,40.764433,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
129 West 56 Street
Midtown
/-73.986685,40.759868,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
252 West 47 Street
Midtown
/-73.977125,40.763177,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
58 West 56 Street
Midtown
/-73.985516,40.762644,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
254 West 51 Street
Midtown
/-73.977016,40.763136,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
54 West 56 Street
Midtown

120 West 58 Street
Midtown
/-73.986606,40.759835,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
250 West 47 Street
Midtown
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.