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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 1,117–1,134 of 1,402 pre-war buildings near the C train in Upper West Side.

57 W 84 St
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

57 W 84 St

3.4(1)

Upper West Side

1 eviction
122 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
201 West 89 Street
Rent-stabilized

201 West 89 Street

5.0(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
125 West 85 Street
Good cause

125 West 85 Street

3.3(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
59 West 94 Street

59 West 94 Street

4.6(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
4 West   73 Street

4 West 73 Street

4.9(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
49 West 90 Street
Rent-stabilized

49 West 90 Street

4.6(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
133 West 82 Street

133 West 82 Street

4.5(1)

Upper West Side

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

167 West 83 Street

3.9(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
123 West 78 Street
Good cause

123 West 78 Street

2.0(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
201 West 81 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

201 West 81 Street

3.4(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
7 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
126 West 83 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

126 West 83 Street

1.0(1)

Upper West Side

1 eviction
71 open violations
10 litigation cases
No bedbug history
132 W 80 St
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

132 W 80 St

5.0(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
133 West 80 Street
Rent-stabilized

133 West 80 Street

4.4(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
2429 Broadway

2429 Broadway

5.0(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
10 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
214 West 96 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

214 West 96 Street

3.4(1)

Upper West Side

4 evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
271 W 73 St
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

271 W 73 St

4.5(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
6 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
65 W 83 St
Good cause

65 W 83 St

3.4(1)

Upper West Side

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

48 West 87 Street

2.4(1)

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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