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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 433–450 of 1,402 pre-war buildings near the C train in Upper West Side.

487 Amsterdam Avenue
Good cause

487 Amsterdam Avenue

Upper West Side

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

22 West 90 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
258 West 91 Street
Good cause

258 West 91 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
19 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
136 West 73 Street

136 West 73 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
300 Central Park West
Rent-stabilized

300 Central Park West

Upper West Side

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
133 West 75 Street

133 West 75 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
105 West 72 Street
Rent-stabilized

105 West 72 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
249 West 101 Street
Good cause

249 West 101 Street

Upper West Side

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

130 West 81 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
127 West 86 Street

127 West 86 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
242 W 103 St
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

242 W 103 St

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
51 West 81 Street
Rent-stabilized

51 West 81 Street

Upper West Side

1 eviction
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
173 West 88 Street
Good cause

173 West 88 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
2135 Broadway
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2135 Broadway

Upper West Side

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

21 West 74 Street

Upper West Side

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
710 West End Avenue
Rent-stabilized

710 West End Avenue

Upper West Side

No evictions
11 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
127 West 79 Street
Rent-stabilized

127 West 79 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
43 West 74 Street
Good cause

43 West 74 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
10 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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