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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 1,081–1,098 of 1,402 pre-war buildings near the C train in Upper West Side.

219 West 80 Street

219 West 80 Street

4.4(2)

Upper West Side

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
28 West 73 Street
Good cause

28 West 73 Street

3.4(2)

Upper West Side

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
206 West 80 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

206 West 80 Street

3.6(2)

Upper West Side

1 eviction
20 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
590 Amsterdam Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

590 Amsterdam Avenue

3.4(2)

Upper West Side

1 eviction
3 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
203 West 81 Street

203 West 81 Street

4.6(2)

Upper West Side

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

23 West 82 Street

4.5(2)

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
2274 Broadway
Good cause

2274 Broadway

4.6(2)

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
494 Amsterdam Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

494 Amsterdam Avenue

3.6(2)

Upper West Side

1 eviction
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
119 West 92 Street

119 West 92 Street

3.6(2)

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
208 West 88 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

208 West 88 Street

3.6(2)

Upper West Side

No evictions
3 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
176 West   87 Street
Rent-stabilized

176 West 87 Street

4.8(2)

Upper West Side

1 eviction
13 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
588 Amsterdam Ave
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

588 Amsterdam Ave

2.9(2)

Upper West Side

3 evictions
6 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
230 West 82 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

230 West 82 Street

3.9(2)

Upper West Side

1 eviction
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
37 West 76 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

37 West 76 Street

3.8(2)

Upper West Side

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

21 West 76 Street

4.3(2)

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
16 West 86 Street
Good cause

16 West 86 Street

4.5(2)

Upper West Side

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
174 West 89 Street
Rent-stabilized

174 West 89 Street

4.4(2)

Upper West Side

No evictions
43 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
31 West 85 Street
Good cause

31 West 85 Street

3.5(2)

Upper West Side

No evictions
4 open violations
2 litigation cases
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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