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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 631–648 of 1,402 pre-war buildings near the C train in Upper West Side.

145 West 93 Street

145 West 93 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
121 West 92 Street
Good cause

121 West 92 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
59 West 83 Street

59 West 83 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
145 West 94 Street

145 West 94 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
40 West 77 Street

40 West 77 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
136 West 81 Street
Good cause

136 West 81 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
10 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
258 West 93 Street

258 West 93 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
726 Amsterdam Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

726 Amsterdam Avenue

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
229 West 97 Street
Rent-stabilized

229 West 97 Street

Upper West Side

1 eviction
71 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
223 West 79 Street

223 West 79 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
166 West 87 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

166 West 87 Street

Upper West Side

4 evictions
91 open violations
18 litigation cases
No bedbug history
210 West 85 Street
Rent-stabilized

210 West 85 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
25 open violations
5 litigation cases
No bedbug history
42 West 89 Street

42 West 89 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
148 West 92 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

148 West 92 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
3 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
59 West 90 Street

59 West 90 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
242 West 104 Street

242 West 104 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
113 West 85 Street

113 West 85 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
62 West 91 Street

62 West 91 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
14 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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