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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 487–504 of 1,402 pre-war buildings near the C train in Upper West Side.

73 West 85 Street
Good cause

73 West 85 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
10 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
47 West 92 Street

47 West 92 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
132 West 88 Street

132 West 88 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
28 West 85 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

28 West 85 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
29 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
216 West   99 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

216 West 99 Street

Upper West Side

1 eviction
No open violations
1 litigation case
Bedbug history
17 West 73 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

17 West 73 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
155 West 80 Street

155 West 80 Street

Upper West Side

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

136 West 78 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
130 West 80 Street
Good cause

130 West 80 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
152 West 94 Street

152 West 94 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
858 West End Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

858 West End Avenue

Upper West Side

No evictions
13 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
40 West 84 Street
Rent-stabilized

40 West 84 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
34 West 88 Street

34 West 88 Street

Upper West Side

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

140 West 87 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
77 West 85 Street
Good cause

77 West 85 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
21 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
25 West 75 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

25 West 75 Street

Upper West Side

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
105 W 78 St
Good cause

105 W 78 St

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
170 West 85 Street

170 West 85 Street

Upper West Side

1 eviction
4 open violations
3 litigation cases
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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