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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 325–342 of 1,402 pre-war buildings near the C train in Upper West Side.

269 West   72 Street
Rent-stabilized

269 West 72 Street

Upper West Side

1 eviction
17 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
244 West 102 Street
Good cause

244 West 102 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
59 West 88 Street
Good cause

59 West 88 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
176 West 81 Street

176 West 81 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
11 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1 West   73 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1 West 73 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
145 West 80 Street
Good cause

145 West 80 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
414 Amsterdam Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

414 Amsterdam Avenue

Upper West Side

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

49 West 75 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
2 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
201 West   91 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

201 West 91 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
139 West 81 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

139 West 81 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
6 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
142 West 75 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

142 West 75 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
156 West 75 Street
Rent-stabilized

156 West 75 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
3 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
17 West 82 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

17 West 82 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
165 West 76 Street
Good cause

165 West 76 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
788 Amsterdam Avenue
Rent-stabilized

788 Amsterdam Avenue

Upper West Side

No evictions
4 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
240 West 103 Street
Good cause

240 West 103 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
2 open violations
1 litigation case
Bedbug history
714 Amsterdam Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

714 Amsterdam Avenue

Upper West Side

3 evictions
29 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
119 West 80 Street
Rent-stabilized

119 West 80 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
20 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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