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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 451–468 of 1,402 pre-war buildings near the C train in Upper West Side.

1 West 89 Street
Rent-stabilized

1 West 89 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
55 West 75 Street
Rent-stabilized

55 West 75 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
17 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
40 West 76 Street

40 West 76 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
473 Columbus Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

473 Columbus Avenue

Upper West Side

No evictions
9 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
165 West 87 Street

165 West 87 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
10 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
56 West 85 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

56 West 85 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
64 West 89 Street
Good cause

64 West 89 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
28 West 89 Street
Rent-stabilized

28 West 89 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
134 West 82 Street

134 West 82 Street

Upper West Side

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

31 West 75 Street

Upper West Side

1 eviction
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
161 West 87 Street
Good cause

161 West 87 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
135 West 74 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

135 West 74 Street

Upper West Side

2 evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
60 West 87 Street

60 West 87 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
18 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
250 West 74 Street
Good cause

250 West 74 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
213 West 85 Street

213 West 85 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
148 West 94 Street

148 West 94 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
54 West 89 Street

54 West 89 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
17 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
233 West 99 Street
Rent-stabilized

233 West 99 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
22 open violations
1 litigation case
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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