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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 1,207–1,224 of 1,402 pre-war buildings near the C train in Upper West Side.

531 Columbus Avenue
Good cause

531 Columbus Avenue

4.3(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
10 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
27 West 94 Street

27 West 94 Street

4.6(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
21 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
49 West 73 Street
Good cause

49 West 73 Street

3.6(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
129 West 94 Street

129 West 94 Street

4.3(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
16 West 76 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

16 West 76 Street

2.8(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
4 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
257 West 98 Street
Rent-stabilized

257 West 98 Street

4.1(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
2 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
134 West 92 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

134 West 92 Street

3.0(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
241 West 97 Street
Rent-stabilized

241 West 97 Street

4.4(1)

Upper West Side

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
159 West 75 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

159 West 75 Street

1.8(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
73 W 83 St
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

73 W 83 St

3.0(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
184 W 82 St
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

184 W 82 St

1.5(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
10 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
201 West 87 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

201 West 87 Street

2.8(1)

Upper West Side

2 evictions
2 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
129 West 85 Street
Rent-stabilized

129 West 85 Street

4.6(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
243 W 98 St
Rent-stabilized

243 W 98 St

4.8(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
24 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
252 West 73 Street

252 West 73 Street

3.9(1)

Upper West Side

1 eviction
2 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
3 West 83 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

3 West 83 Street

4.5(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
127 West 75 Street
Good cause

127 West 75 Street

4.3(1)

Upper West Side

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

127 West 85 Street

5.0(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history

What to check before choosing a pre-war building 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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