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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 73–90 of 262 high-rise buildings near transit in Upper West Side.

130 West 79 Street

130 West 79 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
213 West   93 Street
Good cause

213 West 93 Street

Upper West Side

2 evictions
12 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
12 West   86 Street

12 West 86 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
128 West   86 Street
Rent-stabilized

128 West 86 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
126 West 73 Street
Rent-stabilized

126 West 73 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
49 West 72 Street
Rent-stabilized

49 West 72 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
215 W 90 St
Rent-stabilized

215 W 90 St

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
Bedbug history
305 West 86 Street
Rent-stabilized

305 West 86 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
300 W 103 St

300 W 103 St

Upper West Side

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
8 Riverside Drive

8 Riverside Drive

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
116 Riverside Drive

116 Riverside Drive

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
802 West End Avenue

802 West End Avenue

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
Bedbug history
210 West 77 Street

210 West 77 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
269 West 87 Street

269 West 87 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
270 West End Avenue
Rent-stabilized

270 West End Avenue

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
Bedbug history
153 West   73 Street
Good cause

153 West 73 Street

Upper West Side

2 evictions
2 open violations
6 litigation cases
No bedbug history
160 West   79 Street
Good cause

160 West 79 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
Bedbug history
268 West   83 Street
Good cause

268 West 83 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
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.

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