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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 523–540 of 1,402 pre-war buildings near the C train in Upper West Side.

121 West 95 Street

121 West 95 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
133 West 81 Street
Good cause

133 West 81 Street

Upper West Side

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

55 West 94 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
49 West 83 Street

49 West 83 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
448 Amsterdam Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

448 Amsterdam Avenue

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
121 West 80 Street

121 West 80 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
10 West 86 Street

10 West 86 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
114 West 87 Street

114 West 87 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
205 West 85 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

205 West 85 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
3 West 87 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

3 West 87 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
11 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
128 West   86 Street
Rent-stabilized

128 West 86 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
70 West 82 Street

70 West 82 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
19 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
52 West 84 Street

52 West 84 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
35 West 85 Street
Good cause

35 West 85 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
45 West 74 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

45 West 74 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
105 West 74 Street
Good cause

105 West 74 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
Bedbug history
124 West 86 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

124 West 86 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
149 West 80 Street
Good cause

149 West 80 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
No 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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