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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 775–792 of 1,402 pre-war buildings near the C train in Upper West Side.

141 West   72 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

141 West 72 Street

Upper West Side

1 eviction
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
55 West 90 Street

55 West 90 Street

Upper West Side

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

52 West 74 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
251 West 102 Street
Good cause

251 West 102 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
382 Columbus Avenue
Rent-stabilized

382 Columbus Avenue

Upper West Side

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
56 West 84 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

56 West 84 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
53 West 85 Street

53 West 85 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
209 West   97 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

209 West 97 Street

Upper West Side

1 eviction
1 open violation
2 litigation cases
Bedbug history
33 West   84 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

33 West 84 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
269 West   73 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

269 West 73 Street

Upper West Side

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

171 West 79 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
46 West 95 Street
Rent-stabilized

46 West 95 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
59 West   86 Street
Good cause

59 West 86 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
251 West 101 Street

251 West 101 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
467 Columbus Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

467 Columbus Avenue

Upper West Side

No evictions
12 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
134 West 81 Street
Good cause

134 West 81 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
247 West 102 Street

247 West 102 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
151 West 74 Street
Rent-stabilized

151 West 74 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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