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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 1,225–1,242 of 1,402 pre-war buildings near the C train in Upper West Side.

40 West 86 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

40 West 86 Street

1.9(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
111 West 88 Street

111 West 88 Street

5.0(1)

Upper West Side

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

106 West 80 Street

3.0(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
25 open violations
7 litigation cases
No bedbug history
101 West 81 Street

101 West 81 Street

4.6(1)

Upper West Side

1 eviction
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
862 West End Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

862 West End Avenue

Upper West Side

No evictions
3 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
250 West 102 Street
Good cause

250 West 102 Street

4.5(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
303 Amsterdam Avenue
Rent-stabilized

303 Amsterdam Avenue

4.4(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
9 West 73 Street
Good cause

9 West 73 Street

1.6(1)

Upper West Side

2 evictions
10 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
18 West 88 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

18 West 88 Street

4.0(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
240 West 98 Street
Rent-stabilized

240 West 98 Street

3.5(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
32 open violations
12 litigation cases
No bedbug history
2163 Broadway
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2163 Broadway

5.0(1)

Upper West Side

1 eviction
1 open violation
No litigation history
Bedbug history
52 West 91 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

52 West 91 Street

4.0(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
28 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
250 West 73 Street

250 West 73 Street

1.0(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
34 West 73 Street
Rent-stabilized

34 West 73 Street

3.5(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
46 West 76 Street
Rent-stabilized

46 West 76 Street

3.0(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
29 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
305 Amsterdam Avenue

305 Amsterdam Avenue

3.5(1)

Upper West Side

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

24 West 76 Street

4.0(1)

Upper West Side

1 eviction
4 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
169 West 80 Street
Rent-stabilized

169 West 80 Street

3.5(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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