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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 271–288 of 1,402 pre-war buildings near the C train in Upper West Side.

213 West 78 Street
Rent-stabilized

213 West 78 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
51 West 73 Street

51 West 73 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
159 West 76 Street

159 West 76 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
135 West 95 Street

135 West 95 Street

Upper West Side

1 eviction
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
122 West 81 Street
Good cause

122 West 81 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
27 West 84 Street
Good cause

27 West 84 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
28 West 76 Street

28 West 76 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
23 West 95 Street

23 West 95 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
10 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
20 West 76 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

20 West 76 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
9 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
121 West 79 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

121 West 79 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
6 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
21 West 75 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

21 West 75 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
114 West   73 Street
Rent-stabilized

114 West 73 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
19 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
42 West 94 Street
Good cause

42 West 94 Street

Upper West Side

1 eviction
18 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
29 West 85 Street

29 West 85 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
127 West 81 Street

127 West 81 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
12 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
104 West 73 Street

104 West 73 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
18 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
253 West 102 Street

253 West 102 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
40 West 89 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

40 West 89 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
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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