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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 55–72 of 1,402 pre-war buildings near the C train in Upper West Side.

125 West 92 Street

125 West 92 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
226 West 79 Street

226 West 79 Street

Upper West Side

1 eviction
50 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
245 West   74 Street
Rent-stabilized

245 West 74 Street

Upper West Side

1 eviction
65 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
27 West   86 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

27 West 86 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
137 West 94 Street
Rent-stabilized

137 West 94 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
260 West 73 Street

260 West 73 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
137 West 86 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

137 West 86 Street

Upper West Side

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

149 West 88 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
4 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
45 West 90 Street
Rent-stabilized

45 West 90 Street

Upper West Side

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

21 West 94 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
32 West 83 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

32 West 83 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
200 W 98 St
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

200 W 98 St

Upper West Side

No evictions
5 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
243 West 100 Street
Good cause

243 West 100 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
21 West 85 Street
Good cause

21 West 85 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
285 Central Park West

285 Central Park West

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
215 West 98 Street
Rent-stabilized

215 West 98 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
19 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
66 West 84 Street
Rent-stabilized

66 West 84 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
14 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
232 West 101 Street

232 West 101 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
16 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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