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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 991–1,008 of 1,402 pre-war buildings near the C train in Upper West Side.

293 Central Park West
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

293 Central Park West

3.7(2)

Upper West Side

1 eviction
3 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
235 West 103 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

235 West 103 Street

3.9(2)

Upper West Side

No evictions
112 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
60 West 76 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

60 West 76 Street

2.4(2)

Upper West Side

No evictions
26 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
216 West 78 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

216 West 78 Street

1.8(2)

Upper West Side

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

103 West 77 Street

3.4(2)

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
127 West 96 Street
Rent-stabilized

127 West 96 Street

4.0(2)

Upper West Side

1 eviction
5 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
487 Columbus Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

487 Columbus Avenue

4.1(2)

Upper West Side

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

49 West 74 Street

3.1(2)

Upper West Side

1 eviction
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
239 West 72 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

239 West 72 Street

4.3(2)

Upper West Side

1 eviction
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
13 West 82 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

13 West 82 Street

3.5(2)

Upper West Side

No evictions
6 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
22 West 77 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

22 West 77 Street

2.1(2)

Upper West Side

No evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
423 Amsterdam Avenue
Good cause

423 Amsterdam Avenue

4.4(2)

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
108 West   74 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

108 West 74 Street

4.7(2)

Upper West Side

No evictions
2 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
137 West 82 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

137 West 82 Street

3.8(2)

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
Bedbug history
210 West 79 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

210 West 79 Street

3.7(2)

Upper West Side

No evictions
7 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
116 West 75 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

116 West 75 Street

4.8(2)

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
476 Columbus Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

476 Columbus Avenue

3.0(2)

Upper West Side

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

143 West 80 Street

4.4(2)

Upper West Side

No evictions
5 open violations
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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