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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 91–108 of 1,402 pre-war buildings near the C train in Upper West Side.

132 West 81 Street

132 West 81 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
240 West  102 Street
Rent-stabilized

240 West 102 Street

Upper West Side

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
112 West 76 Street

112 West 76 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
3 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
230 West   76 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

230 West 76 Street

Upper West Side

1 eviction
33 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
33 West 88 Street

33 West 88 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
14 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
63 West 87 Street
Good cause

63 West 87 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
15 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
19 West 85 Street

19 West 85 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
152 West 76 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

152 West 76 Street

Upper West Side

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

67 West 85 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
10 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
119 West 75 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

119 West 75 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
67 West 89 Street
Rent-stabilized

67 West 89 Street

Upper West Side

1 eviction
15 open violations
No litigation history
Bedbug history
139 West 78 Street

139 West 78 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
249 West 99 Street

249 West 99 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
157 West 79 Street
Rent-stabilized

157 West 79 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
129 West 87 Street

129 West 87 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
425 Amsterdam Avenue
Rent-stabilized

425 Amsterdam Avenue

Upper West Side

No evictions
4 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
142 West 76 Street

142 West 76 Street

Upper West Side

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

204 West 80 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
3 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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