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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 1,171–1,188 of 1,402 pre-war buildings near the C train in Upper West Side.

251 West 87 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

251 West 87 Street

5.0(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
54 West 84 Street
Good cause

54 West 84 Street

4.5(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
20 West 85 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

20 West 85 Street

4.4(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
17 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
203 West 94 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

203 West 94 Street

1.6(1)

Upper West Side

1 eviction
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
134 West 73 Street
Rent-stabilized

134 West 73 Street

4.4(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
9 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
17 West 87 Street

17 West 87 Street

4.3(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
32 West 73 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

32 West 73 Street

3.8(1)

Upper West Side

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

136 West 80 Street

4.1(1)

Upper West Side

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

157 West 73 Street

4.5(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
47 West 85 Street
Good cause

47 West 85 Street

3.0(1)

Upper West Side

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

168 West 86 Street

4.3(1)

Upper West Side

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
11 West 73 Street
Good cause

11 West 73 Street

3.9(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
167 West 87 Street

167 West 87 Street

4.9(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
42 West 76 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

42 West 76 Street

1.8(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
234 West 75 Street

234 West 75 Street

3.6(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
39 West 88 Street
Good cause

39 West 88 Street

5.0(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
52 West 88 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

52 West 88 Street

2.3(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
160 West 92 Street

160 West 92 Street

3.9(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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