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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 1,333–1,350 of 1,402 pre-war buildings near the C train in Upper West Side.

12 West 75 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

12 West 75 Street

4.4(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
119 West 81 Street
Rent-stabilized

119 West 81 Street

4.1(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
230 West 79 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

230 West 79 Street

4.4(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
15 West 82 Street
Good cause

15 West 82 Street

2.9(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
2 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
264 West 73 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

264 West 73 Street

4.0(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
864 West End Avenue
Good cause

864 West End Avenue

2.6(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
211 West 88 Street
Rent-stabilized

211 West 88 Street

3.9(1)

Upper West Side

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

265 West 81 Street

4.8(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
4 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
210 W 94 St
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

210 W 94 St

4.6(1)

Upper West Side

1 eviction
12 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
76 West 82 Street
Good cause

76 West 82 Street

3.6(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
116 West 76 Street

116 West 76 Street

4.5(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
201 West 84 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

201 West 84 Street

4.1(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
22 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
124 West 80 Street
Good cause

124 West 80 Street

4.6(1)

Upper West Side

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

19 West 74 Street

4.8(2)

Upper West Side

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

7 West 73 Street

4.4(1)

Upper West Side

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

648 Amsterdam Avenue

5.0(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
106 West 96 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

106 West 96 Street

4.8(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
315 Central Park West
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

315 Central Park West

1.6(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
9 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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