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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 577–594 of 1,402 pre-war buildings near the C train in Upper West Side.

47 West 88 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

47 West 88 Street

Upper West Side

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
27 West 89 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

27 West 89 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
108 West 73 Street
Good cause

108 West 73 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
2 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
138 West 81 Street

138 West 81 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
860 West End Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

860 West End Avenue

Upper West Side

No evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
54 West 87 Street

54 West 87 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
8 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
286 West 86 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

286 West 86 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
9 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
110 West 81 Street
Rent-stabilized

110 West 81 Street

Upper West Side

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

201 West 80 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
20 open violations
5 litigation cases
No bedbug history
207 West 80 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

207 West 80 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
118 West 88 Street

118 West 88 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
257 West 93 Street
Good cause

257 West 93 Street

Upper West Side

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

48 West 85 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
5 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
124 West 73 Street

124 West 73 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
204 West 78 Street

204 West 78 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
123 West 85 Street
Rent-stabilized

123 West 85 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
170 West 77 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

170 West 77 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
123 West 93 Street
Rent-stabilized

123 West 93 Street

Upper West Side

1 eviction
2 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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