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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 1,027–1,044 of 1,402 pre-war buildings near the C train in Upper West Side.

146 West 76 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

146 West 76 Street

2.9(2)

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
41 West 85 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

41 West 85 Street

4.8(2)

Upper West Side

No evictions
11 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
327 Central Park West
Rent-stabilized

327 Central Park West

4.4(2)

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
170 West   83 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

170 West 83 Street

3.6(2)

Upper West Side

No evictions
81 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
253 West 73 Street

253 West 73 Street

4.9(2)

Upper West Side

No evictions
49 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1 West 85 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1 West 85 Street

4.3(2)

Upper West Side

1 eviction
3 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
204 West 94 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

204 West 94 Street

4.3(2)

Upper West Side

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
212 West 80 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

212 West 80 Street

3.0(2)

Upper West Side

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

17 West 74 Street

3.4(2)

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
868 West End Avenue
Good cause

868 West End Avenue

3.7(2)

Upper West Side

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

14 West 90 Street

4.4(2)

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
54 West 85 Street
Rent-stabilized

54 West 85 Street

3.4(2)

Upper West Side

No evictions
10 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
200 West   83 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

200 West 83 Street

4.0(2)

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
41 West   72 Street
Rent-stabilized

41 West 72 Street

3.8(2)

Upper West Side

No evictions
21 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
24 West 89 Street
Rent-stabilized

24 West 89 Street

2.3(2)

Upper West Side

No evictions
42 open violations
8 litigation cases
No bedbug history
15A West 73 Street
Good cause

15A West 73 Street

3.7(2)

Upper West Side

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

483 Columbus Avenue

2.3(2)

Upper West Side

1 eviction
14 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
36 West 73 Street
Good cause

36 West 73 Street

4.1(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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