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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 145–162 of 1,402 pre-war buildings near the C train in Upper West Side.

6 West 75 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

6 West 75 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
10 open violations
6 litigation cases
No bedbug history
170 W 89 St

170 W 89 St

Upper West Side

No evictions
18 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
18 West 83 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

18 West 83 Street

Upper West Side

1 eviction
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
302 Columbus Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

302 Columbus Avenue

Upper West Side

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
253 West 101 Street

253 West 101 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
6 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
46 W 90 St

46 W 90 St

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
59 West 93 Street
Rent-stabilized

59 West 93 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
50 West 85 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

50 West 85 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
471 Columbus Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

471 Columbus Avenue

Upper West Side

1 eviction
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
2643 Broadway
Good cause

2643 Broadway

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
Bedbug history
151 West 87 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

151 West 87 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
58 West 83 Street

58 West 83 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
16 West 74 Street

16 West 74 Street

Upper West Side

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

58 West 82 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
60 West 83 Street

60 West 83 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
125 West 75 Street

125 West 75 Street

Upper West Side

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

250 West 88 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
3 West 75 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

3 West 75 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
2 open violations
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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