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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 1,297–1,314 of 1,402 pre-war buildings near the C train in Upper West Side.

130 West 74 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

130 West 74 Street

4.6(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
210 West 82 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

210 West 82 Street

4.3(2)

Upper West Side

No evictions
3 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
489 Columbus Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

489 Columbus Avenue

2.3(1)

Upper West Side

1 eviction
29 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
155 West 95 Street

155 West 95 Street

3.4(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
116 West   79 Street
Rent-stabilized

116 West 79 Street

4.6(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
124 West 81 Street
Good cause

124 West 81 Street

3.9(2)

Upper West Side

No evictions
22 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
202 West 80 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

202 West 80 Street

4.0(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
117 West 74 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

117 West 74 Street

3.3(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
353 Amsterdam Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

353 Amsterdam Avenue

4.1(1)

Upper West Side

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

102 West 86 Street

2.5(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
169 West 74 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

169 West 74 Street

4.6(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
55 West 89 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

55 West 89 Street

3.3(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
203 West 80 Street
Good cause

203 West 80 Street

2.1(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
790 Amsterdam Avenue
Good cause

790 Amsterdam Avenue

3.1(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
430 Amsterdam Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

430 Amsterdam Avenue

4.5(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
328 Columbus Avenue
Good cause

328 Columbus Avenue

3.0(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
141 West 75 Street
Rent-stabilized

141 West 75 Street

5.0(1)

Upper West Side

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

258 West 73 Street

3.1(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
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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