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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 235–252 of 1,402 pre-war buildings near the C train in Upper West Side.

30 West 96 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

30 West 96 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
128 West 82 Street

128 West 82 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
17 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
336 Central Park West

336 Central Park West

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
Bedbug history
2166 Broadway

2166 Broadway

Upper West Side

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
210 West 83 Street
Good cause

210 West 83 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
111 West 96 Street
Good cause

111 West 96 Street

Upper West Side

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

243 West 72 Street

Upper West Side

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

38 West 75 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
6 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
26 West 74 Street
Good cause

26 West 74 Street

Upper West Side

1 eviction
16 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
110 West   73 Street
Good cause

110 West 73 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
62 West 89 Street
Good cause

62 West 89 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
156 West 76 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

156 West 76 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
62 West 83 Street

62 West 83 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
145 West 78 Street
Good cause

145 West 78 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
54 West 75 Street
Good cause

54 West 75 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
10 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
28 West 83 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

28 West 83 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
34 West 85 Street
Good cause

34 West 85 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
164 West 81 Street
Good cause

164 West 81 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
12 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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