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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 901–918 of 1,402 pre-war buildings near the C train in Upper West Side.

140 West 79 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

140 West 79 Street

3.8(4)

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
562 West End Avenue
Rent-stabilized

562 West End Avenue

3.7(4)

Upper West Side

No evictions
10 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
102 West 79 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

102 West 79 Street

3.0(4)

Upper West Side

No evictions
39 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
230 West 95 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

230 West 95 Street

4.7(4)

Upper West Side

1 eviction
2 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
428 Amsterdam Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

428 Amsterdam Avenue

2.6(4)

Upper West Side

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
370 Central Park West

370 Central Park West

3.9(4)

Upper West Side

No evictions
14 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
29 West 84 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

29 West 84 Street

3.1(4)

Upper West Side

No evictions
8 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
491 Columbus Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

491 Columbus Avenue

2.3(4)

Upper West Side

No evictions
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
102 West 80 Street
Rent-stabilized

102 West 80 Street

2.5(4)

Upper West Side

No evictions
33 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
200 West 80 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

200 West 80 Street

4.1(4)

Upper West Side

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
275 Central Park West
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

275 Central Park West

3.7(4)

Upper West Side

2 evictions
3 open violations
1 litigation case
Bedbug history
464 Amsterdam Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

464 Amsterdam Avenue

4.4(4)

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
5 West 86 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

5 West 86 Street

3.7(4)

Upper West Side

No evictions
10 open violations
4 litigation cases
Bedbug history
204 West 81 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

204 West 81 Street

3.5(4)

Upper West Side

No evictions
11 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
167 West 80 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

167 West 80 Street

3.8(4)

Upper West Side

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
170 West 74 Street
Rent-stabilized

170 West 74 Street

4.1(4)

Upper West Side

1 eviction
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
222 West 83 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

222 West 83 Street

3.5(4)

Upper West Side

No evictions
4 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
155 West 83 Street
Good cause

155 West 83 Street

2.9(4)

Upper West Side

No evictions
7 open violations
3 litigation cases
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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