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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 37–54 of 1,402 pre-war buildings near the C train in Upper West Side.

137 West 75 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

137 West 75 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
Bedbug history
157 West 82 Street

157 West 82 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
9 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
41 West 96 Street

41 West 96 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
4 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
10 West 93 Street

10 West 93 Street

Upper West Side

1 eviction
7 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
123 West   72 Street
Rent-stabilized

123 West 72 Street

Upper West Side

1 eviction
1 open violation
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
118 West 81 Street

118 West 81 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
35 West 90 Street
Rent-stabilized

35 West 90 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
3 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
247 West 101 Street

247 West 101 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
144 West 73 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

144 West 73 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
2 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
200 West 88 Street
Good cause

200 West 88 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
4 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
23 West 89 Street

23 West 89 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
22 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
503 Columbus Avenue
Good cause

503 Columbus Avenue

Upper West Side

No evictions
25 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
106 West 73 Street
Good cause

106 West 73 Street

Upper West Side

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

153 West 85 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
177 West 88 Street

177 West 88 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
165 West 80 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

165 West 80 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
225 W 86 St
Rent-stabilized

225 W 86 St

Upper West Side

1 eviction
8 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
272 West 73 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

272 West 73 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
4 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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