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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 973–990 of 1,402 pre-war buildings near the C train in Upper West Side.

101 West 85 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

101 West 85 Street

3.9(3)

Upper West Side

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

650 Amsterdam Avenue

4.8(3)

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
142 West 73 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

142 West 73 Street

4.3(3)

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
110 West 96 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

110 West 96 Street

3.8(3)

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
38 West 73 Street
Good cause

38 West 73 Street

3.3(3)

Upper West Side

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

592 Amsterdam Avenue

3.3(3)

Upper West Side

No evictions
16 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
50 West 88 Street

50 West 88 Street

2.8(3)

Upper West Side

No evictions
18 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
203 West 91 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

203 West 91 Street

3.9(3)

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
151 West 82 Street
Good cause

151 West 82 Street

2.9(2)

Upper West Side

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

101 West 86 Street

4.6(2)

Upper West Side

1 eviction
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
2647 Broadway
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2647 Broadway

2.3(2)

Upper West Side

No evictions
198 open violations
5 litigation cases
No bedbug history
225 Central Park West
Rent-stabilized

225 Central Park West

4.5(2)

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
351 Amsterdam Avenue
Good cause

351 Amsterdam Avenue

4.4(2)

Upper West Side

1 eviction
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
32 West 86 Street
Good cause

32 West 86 Street

2.8(2)

Upper West Side

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

786 Amsterdam Avenue

4.2(2)

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
130 West 73 Street
Rent-stabilized

130 West 73 Street

3.9(2)

Upper West Side

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

450 Amsterdam Avenue

3.8(2)

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
231 W 96 St
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

231 W 96 St

3.9(2)

Upper West Side

No evictions
9 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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