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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 1,099–1,116 of 1,402 pre-war buildings near the C train in Upper West Side.

80 West 82 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

80 West 82 Street

3.8(2)

Upper West Side

1 eviction
15 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
255 West 88 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

255 West 88 Street

2.7(2)

Upper West Side

No evictions
12 open violations
6 litigation cases
No bedbug history
133 West 74 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

133 West 74 Street

3.9(2)

Upper West Side

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
204 West 96 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

204 West 96 Street

3.1(2)

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
128 West 81 Street
Good cause

128 West 81 Street

2.9(2)

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
6 West 87 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

6 West 87 Street

3.8(2)

Upper West Side

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
53 West 75 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

53 West 75 Street

3.9(2)

Upper West Side

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
46 West 87 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

46 West 87 Street

3.4(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
9 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
722 Amsterdam Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

722 Amsterdam Avenue

1.4(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
2 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
62 West 85 Street

62 West 85 Street

5.0(1)

Upper West Side

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

40 West 85 Street

2.9(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
175 West 73 Street

175 West 73 Street

4.8(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
122 West 75 Street

122 West 75 Street

3.0(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
56 West 91 Street

56 West 91 Street

3.9(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
131 West 87 Street
Rent-stabilized

131 West 87 Street

4.8(1)

Upper West Side

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

113 West 74 Street

2.3(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
642 Amsterdam Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

642 Amsterdam Avenue

4.9(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
169 West 76 Street
Good cause

169 West 76 Street

1.8(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
55 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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