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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 919–936 of 1,402 pre-war buildings near the C train in Upper West Side.

137 West 81 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

137 West 81 Street

2.7(4)

Upper West Side

2 evictions
12 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
64 West 85 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

64 West 85 Street

2.6(4)

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
159 West 85 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

159 West 85 Street

3.7(4)

Upper West Side

No evictions
26 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
255 West 93 Street
Good cause

255 West 93 Street

3.7(3)

Upper West Side

No evictions
10 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
483 Amsterdam Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

483 Amsterdam Avenue

4.4(3)

Upper West Side

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
130 West 75 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

130 West 75 Street

4.9(3)

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
245 West 72 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

245 West 72 Street

3.4(3)

Upper West Side

1 eviction
1 open violation
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
350 Central Park West
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

350 Central Park West

2.7(3)

Upper West Side

2 evictions
27 open violations
2 litigation cases
Bedbug history
101 West 73 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

101 West 73 Street

4.1(3)

Upper West Side

1 eviction
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
175 West 93 Street
Rent-stabilized

175 West 93 Street

4.4(3)

Upper West Side

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

147 West 86 Street

3.2(3)

Upper West Side

1 eviction
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
140 West 86 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

140 West 86 Street

3.4(3)

Upper West Side

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
447 Amsterdam Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

447 Amsterdam Avenue

3.8(3)

Upper West Side

1 eviction
14 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
101 West 77 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

101 West 77 Street

3.0(3)

Upper West Side

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

46 West 85 Street

2.8(3)

Upper West Side

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
156 West 86 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

156 West 86 Street

3.7(3)

Upper West Side

No evictions
24 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
452 Amsterdam Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

452 Amsterdam Avenue

4.3(3)

Upper West Side

No evictions
3 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
560 West End Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

560 West End Avenue

2.3(3)

Upper West Side

No evictions
32 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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