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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 163–180 of 1,402 pre-war buildings near the C train in Upper West Side.

38 West 90 Street

38 West 90 Street

Upper West Side

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
23 West 88 Street
Good cause

23 West 88 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
101 West 75 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

101 West 75 Street

Upper West Side

1 eviction
11 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
241 West 101 Street
Good cause

241 West 101 Street

Upper West Side

1 eviction
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
17 West 89 Street

17 West 89 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
11 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
113 West 78 Street

113 West 78 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
9 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
153 West 75 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

153 West 75 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
131 West 93 Street

131 West 93 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
7 West 92 Street

7 West 92 Street

Upper West Side

1 eviction
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
165 West   91 Street
Rent-stabilized

165 West 91 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
12 open violations
5 litigation cases
No bedbug history
123 West 86 Street

123 West 86 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
9 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
116 West 74 Street

116 West 74 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
37 West 85 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

37 West 85 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
202 West 88 Street
Rent-stabilized

202 West 88 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
36 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
132 West 75 Street

132 West 75 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
24 West 75 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

24 West 75 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
40 West 94 Street

40 West 94 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
2 West 85 Street

2 West 85 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
13 open violations
No litigation history
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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