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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 1,153–1,170 of 1,402 pre-war buildings near the C train in Upper West Side.

43 West 85 Street
Good cause

43 West 85 Street

4.5(1)

Upper West Side

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

134 West 87 Street

4.9(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
47 West 75 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

47 West 75 Street

4.3(1)

Upper West Side

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

9 West 95 Street

4.5(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
574 West End Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

574 West End Avenue

1.6(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
34 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
106 West 74 Street

106 West 74 Street

2.0(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
9 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
237 West   72 Street
Good cause

237 West 72 Street

4.6(1)

Upper West Side

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

30 West 83 Street

3.4(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
9 Pomander Walk

9 Pomander Walk

3.0(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
246 West 102 Street
Good cause

246 West 102 Street

2.4(1)

Upper West Side

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

202 West 96 Street

3.8(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
4 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
155 West 85 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

155 West 85 Street

4.5(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
42 West 83 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

42 West 83 Street

4.5(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
15 West 94 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

15 West 94 Street

4.1(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
131 West 80 Street
Rent-stabilized

131 West 80 Street

4.9(1)

Upper West Side

1 eviction
7 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
50 West 96 Street

50 West 96 Street

4.8(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
4 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
210 West 80 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

210 West 80 Street

4.0(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
100 West 86 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

100 West 86 Street

3.1(1)

Upper West Side

1 eviction
1 open violation
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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