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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 415–432 of 1,402 pre-war buildings near the C train in Upper West Side.

123 West 80 Street

123 West 80 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
149 West 87 Street
Rent-stabilized

149 West 87 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
12 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
201 W 83 St
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

201 W 83 St

Upper West Side

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
8 West 75 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

8 West 75 Street

4.3(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
Bedbug history
74 West 85 Street

74 West 85 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
147 West 80 Street
Rent-stabilized

147 West 80 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
178 West 81 Street

178 West 81 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
17 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
171 West 81 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

171 West 81 Street

Upper West Side

2 evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
19 West 73 Street
Rent-stabilized

19 West 73 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
163 West 79 Street
Rent-stabilized

163 West 79 Street

Upper West Side

1 eviction
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
152 West 87 Street

152 West 87 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
154 West 77 Street

154 West 77 Street

Upper West Side

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

68 West 82 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
24 West 96 Street
Rent-stabilized

24 West 96 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
53 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
268 West 73 Street
Rent-stabilized

268 West 73 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
254 West 73 Street
Rent-stabilized

254 West 73 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
10 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
311 Amsterdam Avenue
Rent-stabilized

311 Amsterdam Avenue

Upper West Side

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
212 West 82 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

212 West 82 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
2 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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