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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 649–666 of 1,402 pre-war buildings near the C train in Upper West Side.

161 West 80 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

161 West 80 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
14 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
11 West 74 Street
Good cause

11 West 74 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
580 Amsterdam Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

580 Amsterdam Avenue

Upper West Side

1 eviction
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
220 West 79 Street
Good cause

220 West 79 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
49 West 84 Street

49 West 84 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
158 West 88 Street

158 West 88 Street

Upper West Side

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

159 West 82 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
12 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
54 West 91 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

54 West 91 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
36 West 89 Street
Rent-stabilized

36 West 89 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
27 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
509 Amsterdam Ave
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

509 Amsterdam Ave

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
36 West 76 Street
Rent-stabilized

36 West 76 Street

Upper West Side

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

177 West 83 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
2 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
233 West 72 Street

233 West 72 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
34 West 96 Street
Rent-stabilized

34 West 96 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
35 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
147 West 93 Street

147 West 93 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
211 West   89 Street
Rent-stabilized

211 West 89 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
165 West 81 Street

165 West 81 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
12 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
240 West 74 Street

240 West 74 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
6 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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