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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 1,279–1,296 of 1,402 pre-war buildings near the C train in Upper West Side.

275 West 73 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

275 West 73 Street

3.3(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
15 West 75 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

15 West 75 Street

2.8(1)

Upper West Side

2 evictions
72 open violations
6 litigation cases
No bedbug history
267 West 89 Street
Rent-stabilized

267 West 89 Street

4.8(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
175 West 88 Street

175 West 88 Street

2.8(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
215 W 75 St
Rent-stabilized

215 W 75 St

3.9(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
14 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
20 West 84 Street
Rent-stabilized

20 West 84 Street

4.6(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
54 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
110 West 87 Street
Rent-stabilized

110 West 87 Street

3.3(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
159 West 73 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

159 West 73 Street

4.1(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
6 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
126 West 86 Street
Rent-stabilized

126 West 86 Street

4.6(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
172 West 81 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

172 West 81 Street

2.9(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
19 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
141 West 74 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

141 West 74 Street

4.4(1)

Upper West Side

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
246 W 73 St
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

246 W 73 St

4.4(1)

Upper West Side

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

134 West 86 Street

4.0(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
157 West 95 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

157 West 95 Street

3.3(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
165 West 83 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

165 West 83 Street

4.0(1)

Upper West Side

2 evictions
7 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
152 West 75 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

152 West 75 Street

3.8(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
491 Amsterdam Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

491 Amsterdam Avenue

3.8(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
14 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
254 West 98 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

254 West 98 Street

4.4(1)

Upper West Side

2 evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
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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