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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(3)

Upper West Side

No evictions
39 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
2536 Broadway
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2536 Broadway

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
8 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
29 West 84 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

29 West 84 Street

3.1(4)

Upper West Side

No evictions
13 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
5 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
6 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
10 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
16 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
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history

What to check before choosing a pre-war building 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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