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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 1,261–1,278 of 1,402 pre-war buildings near the C train in Upper West Side.

221 West 82 Street

221 West 82 Street

4.8(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
8 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
37 West 89 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

37 West 89 Street

4.1(1)

Upper West Side

1 eviction
3 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
23 West 94 Street

23 West 94 Street

4.3(1)

Upper West Side

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

116 West 73 Street

3.5(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
143 West 75 Street
Good cause

143 West 75 Street

4.5(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
156 West 94 Street
Good cause

156 West 94 Street

4.1(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
102 West 87 Street
Good cause

102 West 87 Street

3.9(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
25 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
267 Amsterdam Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

267 Amsterdam Avenue

2.6(1)

Upper West Side

1 eviction
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
125 West 95 Street

125 West 95 Street

1.6(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
250 West 94 Street

250 West 94 Street

5.0(1)

Upper West Side

1 eviction
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
20 West 86 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

20 West 86 Street

4.8(1)

Upper West Side

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

147 West 88 Street

1.9(1)

Upper West Side

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

26 West 75 Street

1.0(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
5 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
170 West 81 Street
Rent-stabilized

170 West 81 Street

3.6(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
2 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
39 West 85 Street

39 West 85 Street

4.3(1)

Upper West Side

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

163 West 73 Street

2.8(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
134 West 80 Street
Good cause

134 West 80 Street

2.8(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
172 West 77 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

172 West 77 Street

4.3(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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