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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 1,369–1,386 of 1,402 pre-war buildings near the C train in Upper West Side.

201 West 74 Street

201 West 74 Street

5.0(1)

Upper West Side

2 evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
112 West 75 Street
Rent-stabilized

112 West 75 Street

3.1(1)

Upper West Side

1 eviction
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
102 West 76 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

102 West 76 Street

4.5(1)

Upper West Side

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

57 West 89 Street

1.1(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
48 W 73 St
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

48 W 73 St

4.1(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
110 West 74 Street
Rent-stabilized

110 West 74 Street

3.5(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
171 West 83 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

171 West 83 Street

2.4(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
14 West 76 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

14 West 76 Street

5.0(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
12 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
37 West 84 Street
Good cause

37 West 84 Street

3.9(1)

Upper West Side

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

107 West 74 Street

3.3(1)

Upper West Side

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

104 West 80 Street

3.8(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
5 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
495 Amsterdam Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

495 Amsterdam Avenue

4.0(1)

Upper West Side

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

131 West 81 Street

2.8(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
126 West 74 Street
Good cause

126 West 74 Street

5.0(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
127 West 82 Street
Rent-stabilized

127 West 82 Street

2.9(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
17 open violations
9 litigation cases
No bedbug history
25 West 81 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

25 West 81 Street

5.0(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
5 open violations
1 litigation case
Bedbug history
148 West 76 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

148 West 76 Street

3.6(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
41 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
169 West 83 Street

169 West 83 Street

4.8(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
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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