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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 1,063–1,080 of 1,402 pre-war buildings near the C train in Upper West Side.

273 West 73 Street
Good cause

273 West 73 Street

3.4(2)

Upper West Side

No evictions
7 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
158 West 80 Street
Good cause

158 West 80 Street

3.9(2)

Upper West Side

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

33 West 82 Street

3.3(2)

Upper West Side

No evictions
22 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
120 West 86 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

120 West 86 Street

3.3(2)

Upper West Side

1 eviction
24 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
2731 Broadway
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2731 Broadway

3.8(2)

Upper West Side

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

208 West 83 Street

1.0(2)

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
115 West 86 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

115 West 86 Street

4.3(2)

Upper West Side

No evictions
9 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
128 West 74 Street
Good cause

128 West 74 Street

3.7(2)

Upper West Side

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
55 West 95 Street
Rent-stabilized

55 West 95 Street

4.9(2)

Upper West Side

1 eviction
2 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
169 West 85 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

169 West 85 Street

3.8(2)

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
125 West 81 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

125 West 81 Street

4.3(2)

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
150 West 73 Street
Rent-stabilized

150 West 73 Street

4.7(2)

Upper West Side

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

145 West 74 Street

4.7(2)

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
203 West 84 Street
Good cause

203 West 84 Street

2.9(2)

Upper West Side

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

101 West 74 Street

4.3(2)

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
250 West 99 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

250 West 99 Street

4.1(2)

Upper West Side

No evictions
25 open violations
4 litigation cases
Bedbug history
171 West 80 Street
Good cause

171 West 80 Street

4.8(2)

Upper West Side

No evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
256 West 85 Street
Good cause

256 West 85 Street

4.8(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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