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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 703–720 of 1,402 pre-war buildings near the C train in Upper West Side.

29 West 74 Street

29 West 74 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
8 West 86 Street

8 West 86 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
61 West 89 Street

61 West 89 Street

Upper West Side

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

426 Amsterdam Avenue

Upper West Side

No evictions
11 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
44 West 76 Street
Good cause

44 West 76 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
420 West End Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

420 West End Avenue

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
102 W 74 St
Good cause

102 W 74 St

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
140 West 75 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

140 West 75 Street

Upper West Side

1 eviction
2 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
109 West 77 Street

109 West 77 Street

Upper West Side

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

143 West 74 Street

Upper West Side

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

147 West 94 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
5 West 95 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

5 West 95 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
9 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
133 West 89 Street

133 West 89 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
166 West 77 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

166 West 77 Street

Upper West Side

1 eviction
2 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
212 West 79 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

212 West 79 Street

Upper West Side

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

10 West 87 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
5 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
108 West 75 Street

108 West 75 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
61 West 82 Street
Rent-stabilized

61 West 82 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
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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