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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 127–144 of 1,402 pre-war buildings near the C train in Upper West Side.

41 West 75 Street

41 West 75 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
128 West 73 Street
Good cause

128 West 73 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
Bedbug history
34 West 75 Street
Rent-stabilized

34 West 75 Street

Upper West Side

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
142 West 88 Street

142 West 88 Street

Upper West Side

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

136 West 88 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
2270 Broadway
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2270 Broadway

Upper West Side

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
728 Amsterdam Avenue
Rent-stabilized

728 Amsterdam Avenue

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
154 West 76 Street
Rent-stabilized

154 West 76 Street

Upper West Side

1 eviction
31 open violations
7 litigation cases
No bedbug history
333 Central Park West
Rent-stabilized

333 Central Park West

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
5 litigation cases
No bedbug history
247 West 72 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

247 West 72 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
6 West 90 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

6 West 90 Street

Upper West Side

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

35 West 96 Street

Upper West Side

1 eviction
19 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
36 West 96 Street

36 West 96 Street

Upper West Side

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

21 West 82 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
854 West End Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

854 West End Avenue

Upper West Side

No evictions
10 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
50 West 87 Street

50 West 87 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
125 W 78 St
Good cause

125 W 78 St

Upper West Side

No evictions
35 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
30 West 75 Street
Good cause

30 West 75 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
11 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history

What to check before choosing a pre-war building 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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