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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 937–954 of 1,402 pre-war buildings near the C train in Upper West Side.

485 Columbus Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

485 Columbus Avenue

3.0(3)

Upper West Side

No evictions
14 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
2715 Broadway
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2715 Broadway

3.4(3)

Upper West Side

No evictions
13 open violations
11 litigation cases
No bedbug history
244 W 103 St
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

244 W 103 St

4.1(3)

Upper West Side

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

646 Amsterdam Avenue

4.6(3)

Upper West Side

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

233 West 77 Street

4.8(3)

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
2109 Broadway
Rent-stabilized

2109 Broadway

4.1(3)

Upper West Side

2 evictions
178 open violations
5 litigation cases
No bedbug history
2081 Broadway

2081 Broadway

4.7(3)

Upper West Side

No evictions
52 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
200 West 96 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

200 West 96 Street

4.4(3)

Upper West Side

No evictions
19 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
510 Amsterdam Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

510 Amsterdam Avenue

4.6(3)

Upper West Side

No evictions
3 open violations
5 litigation cases
No bedbug history
484 Amsterdam Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

484 Amsterdam Avenue

3.3(3)

Upper West Side

1 eviction
3 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
214 West 82 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

214 West 82 Street

3.0(3)

Upper West Side

No evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
156 West 74 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

156 West 74 Street

4.4(3)

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
123 West 81 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

123 West 81 Street

1.8(3)

Upper West Side

No evictions
25 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
50 West 90 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

50 West 90 Street

3.7(3)

Upper West Side

No evictions
3 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
100 West   87 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

100 West 87 Street

4.6(3)

Upper West Side

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

226 West 97 Street

4.4(3)

Upper West Side

2 evictions
14 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
158 West 83 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

158 West 83 Street

3.3(3)

Upper West Side

No evictions
3 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
2476 Broadway
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2476 Broadway

4.1(3)

Upper West Side

3 evictions
8 open violations
4 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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