Openigloo home

High-rise buildings near transit in Upper West Side

Upper West Side buildings on Openigloo are filtered here for high-rises near transit, giving you a practical starting point if your commute matters. Use the page to compare buildings, then verify details for the specific unit you want. Upper West Side has an average building rating of 3.6/5 (across 256 rated buildings) among rated buildings, which can help you spot where renter experiences cluster when choosing between similar locations (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Browse 262+ high-rise buildings near transit on the Upper West Side. This page combines the high-rise filter (262+ floors) with “near-transit,” so you can focus on buildings that are easier to reach by subway and bus routes. Openigloo helps you compare buildings with practical signals like rated-building summaries and building-level notes. Use tenant Q&A and review context to spot recurring issues early, then confirm specifics with the building for the unit you want, including current fees, policies, and lease terms.

High-rise buildings near transit in Upper West Side

Showing 217–234 of 262 high-rise buildings near transit in Upper West Side.

255 West 88 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

255 West 88 Street

2.7(2)

Upper West Side

No evictions
7 open violations
6 litigation cases
No bedbug history
525 West End Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

525 West End Avenue

3.7(2)

Upper West Side

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
805 Columbus Avenue
Rent-stabilized

805 Columbus Avenue

4.3(1)

Upper West Side

3 evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
775 Columbus Avenue
Rent-stabilized

775 Columbus Avenue

5.0(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
Central Park Gardens
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

Central Park Gardens

3.9(1)

Upper West Side

3 evictions
99 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
215 West 95 Street

215 West 95 Street

4.4(2)

Upper West Side

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

304 West 75 Street

4.4(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
222 West 80 Street

222 West 80 Street

4.9(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
175 West 73 Street

175 West 73 Street

4.8(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
201 West 89 Street
Rent-stabilized

201 West 89 Street

5.0(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
225 West   91 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

225 West 91 Street

5.0(1)

Upper West Side

1 eviction
8 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
201 West 85 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

201 West 85 Street

4.1(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
14 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
186 West 80 Street

186 West 80 Street

4.3(1)

Upper West Side

1 eviction
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
865 West End Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

865 West End Avenue

2.9(1)

Upper West Side

2 evictions
34 open violations
1 litigation case
Bedbug history
817 West End Avenue
Rent-stabilized

817 West End Avenue

4.9(1)

Upper West Side

1 eviction
15 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
255 West 85 Street

255 West 85 Street

4.9(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
325 Duke Ellington Boulevard
Rent-stabilized

325 Duke Ellington Boulevard

1.8(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
37 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
780 West End Avenue
Rent-stabilized

780 West End Avenue

4.8(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history

What to check before choosing a high-rise building near transit in Upper West Side

  • Expect buildings that meet the high-rise threshold (262+ floors) and are tagged as near transit; use the map and commute notes to narrow down options.
  • Before you apply, confirm the full monthly cost beyond rent (fees, deposits, and any utility responsibilities) for the exact unit and lease start date.
  • Ask about move-in requirements (ID/documentation), schedule constraints, and whether there are building rules affecting your day-to-day (entry procedures, package pickup).
  • For availability, verify that a unit is currently advertised—“near transit” and “high-rise” don’t guarantee the same floor plan is open today.
  • Check the leasing terms you’re being offered (lease length, renewal language, and any restrictions) and compare them across a few buildings before committing.

Nearby neighborhoods in Manhattan

High-rise buildings near transit in other NYC boroughs

FAQ