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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 1,189–1,206 of 1,402 pre-war buildings near the C train in Upper West Side.

26 West 88 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

26 West 88 Street

4.4(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
412 Amsterdam Ave
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

412 Amsterdam Ave

4.0(1)

Upper West Side

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

60 West 85 Street

3.8(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
11 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
2532 Broadway
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2532 Broadway

4.0(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
15 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
48 West 76 Street
Good cause

48 West 76 Street

2.0(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
51 West 84 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

51 West 84 Street

4.6(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
115 West 78 Street
Rent-stabilized

115 West 78 Street

4.8(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
20 West 83 Street
Good cause

20 West 83 Street

4.4(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
14 West 86 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

14 West 86 Street

4.9(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
202 West 84 Street
Good cause

202 West 84 Street

4.3(1)

Upper West Side

2 evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
14 West 85 Street

14 West 85 Street

4.8(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
180 West 81 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

180 West 81 Street

4.3(1)

Upper West Side

1 eviction
5 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
2211 Broadway
Rent-stabilized

2211 Broadway

4.8(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
41 open violations
5 litigation cases
No bedbug history
39 West   72 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

39 West 72 Street

4.9(1)

Upper West Side

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

145 West 75 Street

3.1(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
50 West 86 Street

50 West 86 Street

2.6(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
20 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
772 Amsterdam Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

772 Amsterdam Avenue

2.5(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
30 West 90 Street

30 West 90 Street

4.8(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
3 litigation cases
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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