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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 397–414 of 1,402 pre-war buildings near the C train in Upper West Side.

249 West 102 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

249 West 102 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
11 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
138 West 74 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

138 West 74 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
270 West   95 Street

270 West 95 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
263 West 90 Street

263 West 90 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
59 West 82 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

59 West 82 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
33 West 87 Street
Rent-stabilized

33 West 87 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
19 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
207 West 75 Street

207 West 75 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
60 West 89 Street
Good cause

60 West 89 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
139 West 85 Street

139 West 85 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
153 West 76 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

153 West 76 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
32 West 82 Street
Rent-stabilized

32 West 82 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
2 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
407 Amsterdam Avenue
Rent-stabilized

407 Amsterdam Avenue

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
51 West 76 Street

51 West 76 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
215 West 88 Street
Rent-stabilized

215 West 88 Street

3.1(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
2 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
14 West 88 Street
Rent-stabilized

14 West 88 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
116 West 87 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

116 West 87 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
14 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
228 West 75 Street
Good cause

228 West 75 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
35 West   81 Street
Rent-stabilized

35 West 81 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
42 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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