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Pre-war buildings near the C train in Upper West Side

The Upper West Side in Manhattan is a common target for renters looking for older buildings and convenient transit access, especially around the C train corridor. This page focuses on pre-war buildings near that line. On this page, the Upper West Side has an average building rating of 3.6/5 across 256 rated buildings. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Browse pre-war buildings near the C train on the Upper West Side. On Openigloo, this filter set currently matches 1,402+ buildings in Manhattan. Use Openigloo to compare buildings side by side: check rated buildings, scan building details and signals, and read renter Q&A to pressure-test issues like layout fit, building practices, and lease terms before you apply.

Pre-war buildings near the C train in Upper West Side

Showing 1–18 of 1,402 pre-war buildings near the C train in Upper West Side.

241 Central Park West
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

241 Central Park West

Upper West Side

1 eviction
35 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
41 West   93 Street
Rent-stabilized

41 West 93 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
39 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
173 West 85 Street
Good cause

173 West 85 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
Bedbug history
126 West 82 Street
Good cause

126 West 82 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
259 West 90 Street
Good cause

259 West 90 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
58 West 84 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

58 West 84 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
75 West 85 Street
Good cause

75 West 85 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
61 West 85 Street
Rent-stabilized

61 West 85 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
34 West 76 Street

34 West 76 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
14 West 75 Street

14 West 75 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
20 West 75 Street

20 West 75 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
48 West 82 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

48 West 82 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
21 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
129 West 72 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

129 West 72 Street

Upper West Side

1 eviction
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
15 West 74 Street
Rent-stabilized

15 West 74 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
3 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
108 West 81 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

108 West 81 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
258 West 88 Street
Good cause

258 West 88 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
139 West 94 Street

139 West 94 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
12 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
570 Columbus Avenue
Good cause

570 Columbus Avenue

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history

What to check before for pre-war buildings near the C train in Upper West Side

  • Filter scope: “pre-war” narrows to buildings built before 1947, and “C train” focuses your search near that subway line corridor.
  • Confirm what matters for your unit: elevator access, laundry setup, storage, and how far the building is from the nearest C stop on foot at your usual times.
  • If you’re prioritizing conditions, don’t rely on filter-only signals. Ask the super or leasing office about current pest control and any recent repairs before signing.
  • Review lease language carefully: ask about rent increases, move-in dates, and what documentation is required for approval (especially if you’re planning a guarantor).
  • Budget beyond the asking rent: verify total monthly cost, including broker fee, deposits, and typical utility expectations in the lease. Note that deposits and fees can change cash-flow even when asking prices look similar.

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