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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 343–360 of 1,402 pre-war buildings near the C train in Upper West Side.

490 Amsterdam Avenue

490 Amsterdam Avenue

Upper West Side

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
161 West   75 Street
Rent-stabilized

161 West 75 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
5 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
354 Central Park West

354 Central Park West

Upper West Side

No evictions
12 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
141 West 85 Street

141 West 85 Street

Upper West Side

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

36 West 88 Street

Upper West Side

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

242 West 75 Street

Upper West Side

1 eviction
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
42 West 96 Street

42 West 96 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
22 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
53 West 90 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

53 West 90 Street

Upper West Side

1 eviction
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
162 West 75 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

162 West 75 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
103 West   73 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

103 West 73 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
42 West 85 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

42 West 85 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
59 West 87 Street
Good cause

59 West 87 Street

Upper West Side

1 eviction
38 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
250 West 91 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

250 West 91 Street

Upper West Side

3 evictions
1 open violation
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
216 W 89 St
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

216 W 89 St

Upper West Side

No evictions
2 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
135 West 94 Street

135 West 94 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
67 West 92 Street

67 West 92 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
278 West 86 Street
Good cause

278 West 86 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
157 West 78 Street

157 West 78 Street

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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