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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 199–216 of 1,402 pre-war buildings near the C train in Upper West Side.

251 West 72 Street
Good cause

251 West 72 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
Bedbug history
126 West 96 Street

126 West 96 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
573 Columbus Avenue
Good cause

573 Columbus Avenue

Upper West Side

No evictions
3 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
165 West 72 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

165 West 72 Street

Upper West Side

1 eviction
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
256 West 73 Street
Rent-stabilized

256 West 73 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
4 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
203 West 90 Street
Rent-stabilized

203 West 90 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
10 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
112 West 81 Street

112 West 81 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
146 West 95 Street

146 West 95 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
221 W 79 St
Rent-stabilized

221 W 79 St

Upper West Side

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
100 West 73 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

100 West 73 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
11 West 95 Street
Good cause

11 West 95 Street

Upper West Side

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

70 West 85 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
17 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
135 West 72 Street
Rent-stabilized

135 West 72 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
14 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
140 West 80 Street

140 West 80 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
54 West 76 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

54 West 76 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
107 West 88 Street
Good cause

107 West 88 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
5 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
217 West 79 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

217 West 79 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
856 West End Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

856 West End Avenue

Upper West Side

No evictions
6 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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