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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 19–36 of 1,402 pre-war buildings near the C train in Upper West Side.

64 West 83 Street

64 West 83 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
17 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
572 Amsterdam Avenue
Good cause

572 Amsterdam Avenue

Upper West Side

No evictions
11 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
400 West End Avenue
Good cause

400 West End Avenue

Upper West Side

1 eviction
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
31 West 74 Street
Rent-stabilized

31 West 74 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
233 West 74 Street
Good cause

233 West 74 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
472 Columbus Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

472 Columbus Avenue

Upper West Side

1 eviction
1 open violation
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
202 West 98 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

202 West 98 Street

Upper West Side

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

31 West 95 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
32 West 95 Street

32 West 95 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
55 West 76 Street
Good cause

55 West 76 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
272 West 86 Street
Good cause

272 West 86 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
164 West 88 Street

164 West 88 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
25 West 90 Street

25 West 90 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
474 Columbus Ave
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

474 Columbus Ave

Upper West Side

No evictions
14 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
122 West 80 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

122 West 80 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
55 West 74 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

55 West 74 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
230 Central Park West

230 Central Park West

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
15 West 73 Street
Good cause

15 West 73 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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