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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 1,135–1,152 of 1,402 pre-war buildings near the C train in Upper West Side.

784 Amsterdam Avenue
Rent-stabilized

784 Amsterdam Avenue

4.0(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
29 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
225 West   91 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

225 West 91 Street

5.0(1)

Upper West Side

1 eviction
30 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
42 West 87 Street
Good cause

42 West 87 Street

2.3(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
147 West 78 Street
Good cause

147 West 78 Street

3.9(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
68 West 85 Street

68 West 85 Street

2.3(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
171 open violations
15 litigation cases
No bedbug history
201 West 85 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

201 West 85 Street

4.1(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
14 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
145 West 85 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

145 West 85 Street

1.1(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
424 Amsterdam Avenue
Good cause

424 Amsterdam Avenue

2.5(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
20 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
127 West 92 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

127 West 92 Street

4.5(1)

Upper West Side

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

142 West 83 Street

2.4(1)

Upper West Side

1 eviction
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
167 West 85 Street

167 West 85 Street

5.0(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
186 West 80 Street

186 West 80 Street

4.3(1)

Upper West Side

1 eviction
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
469 Columbus Avenue
Good cause

469 Columbus Avenue

3.9(1)

Upper West Side

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

209 West 80 Street

3.3(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
123 West 92 Street

123 West 92 Street

4.4(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
17 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
117 West 96 Street
Good cause

117 West 96 Street

4.4(1)

Upper West Side

1 eviction
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
57 West 73 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

57 West 73 Street

5.0(1)

Upper West Side

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

232 West 74 Street

3.4(1)

Upper West Side

1 eviction
10 open violations
1 litigation case
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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