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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 955–972 of 1,402 pre-war buildings near the C train in Upper West Side.

175 West 76 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

175 West 76 Street

3.1(3)

Upper West Side

No evictions
34 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
161 West 95 Street
Good cause

161 West 95 Street

3.4(3)

Upper West Side

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
244 West 74 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

244 West 74 Street

2.5(3)

Upper West Side

1 eviction
6 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
59 West 76 Street
Good cause

59 West 76 Street

4.5(3)

Upper West Side

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

208 West 80 Street

2.5(3)

Upper West Side

No evictions
38 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
157 West 72 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

157 West 72 Street

4.1(3)

Upper West Side

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
51 West 86 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

51 West 86 Street

2.6(3)

Upper West Side

2 evictions
3 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
22 West 85 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

22 West 85 Street

1.9(3)

Upper West Side

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

506 Amsterdam Avenue

3.9(3)

Upper West Side

1 eviction
4 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
251 West 81 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

251 West 81 Street

3.4(3)

Upper West Side

No evictions
27 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
211 West 80 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

211 West 80 Street

3.6(3)

Upper West Side

3 evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
Bedbug history
321 Columbus Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

321 Columbus Avenue

3.3(3)

Upper West Side

4 evictions
1 open violation
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
40 West 95 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

40 West 95 Street

3.0(3)

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
115 West 74 Street
Good cause

115 West 74 Street

3.7(3)

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
150 West 84 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

150 West 84 Street

3.6(3)

Upper West Side

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

159 West 80 Street

3.0(3)

Upper West Side

No evictions
54 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
78 W 85 St
Rent-stabilized

78 W 85 St

3.7(3)

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
173 West 81 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

173 West 81 Street

3.7(3)

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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