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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 1,009–1,026 of 1,402 pre-war buildings near the C train in Upper West Side.

144 West 86 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

144 West 86 Street

4.6(2)

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
229 W 101 St
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

229 W 101 St

3.9(2)

Upper West Side

No evictions
4 open violations
5 litigation cases
Bedbug history
173 West 78 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

173 West 78 Street

4.0(2)

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
Bedbug history
129 West 88 Street
Good cause

129 West 88 Street

4.3(2)

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
205 West 80 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

205 West 80 Street

3.9(2)

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
202 West 82 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

202 West 82 Street

3.1(2)

Upper West Side

No evictions
12 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
251 West 97 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

251 West 97 Street

3.8(2)

Upper West Side

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

202 West 81 Street

4.3(2)

Upper West Side

No evictions
12 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
113 West 82 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

113 West 82 Street

2.6(2)

Upper West Side

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
78 West 82 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

78 West 82 Street

4.7(2)

Upper West Side

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
64 West 82 Street
Rent-stabilized

64 West 82 Street

3.9(2)

Upper West Side

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

111 West 77 Street

3.9(2)

Upper West Side

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

233 West 83 Street

3.3(2)

Upper West Side

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

211 West 85 Street

4.4(2)

Upper West Side

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

157 West 80 Street

4.3(2)

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
65 West 95 Street
Rent-stabilized

65 West 95 Street

3.4(2)

Upper West Side

No evictions
41 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
38 West 74 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

38 West 74 Street

4.3(2)

Upper West Side

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

111 West 74 Street

2.8(2)

Upper West Side

No evictions
No 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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