Pre-war buildings near transit in Upper West Side
The Upper West Side is a dense Manhattan neighborhood where many renters search for convenient transit access alongside classic, older building stock. This page focuses on pre-war buildings near transit so you can compare options without switching neighborhoods. Within Upper West Side, rated buildings average 3.6/5 across 256 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)
Find pre-war buildings near transit on the Upper West Side using Openigloo buildings data. You’re looking at 1,961+ eligible buildings you can browse right now, filtered for pre-war construction and convenient access to transit. Openigloo helps you narrow faster by combining building pages, rated buildings, and renter-focused signals. You can read what people mention, check open-data cues surfaced on the page, and confirm details directly with the building before you commit to a lease.
Pre-war buildings near transit in Upper West Side
Showing 1,801–1,818 of 1,961 pre-war buildings near transit in Upper West Side.
/-73.984641,40.782044,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
24 Riverside Dr
Upper West Side
/-73.973604,40.786816,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
134 West 86 Street
Upper West Side
/-73.969856,40.79317,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
157 West 95 Street
Upper West Side
/-73.97552,40.785577,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
165 West 83 Street
Upper West Side
/-73.979531,40.780052,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
152 West 75 Street
Upper West Side
/-73.975874,40.786028,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
491 Amsterdam Avenue
Upper West Side
/-73.971829,40.796164,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
254 West 98 Street
Upper West Side
/-73.979099,40.779033,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
130 West 74 Street
Upper West Side
/-73.972062,40.798337,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
315 West 100 Street
Upper West Side
/-73.977757,40.785244,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
210 West 82 Street
Upper West Side
/-73.96903,40.802113,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
307 West 106 Street
Upper West Side
/-73.973027,40.784759,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
489 Columbus Avenue
Upper West Side
/-73.982477,40.783816,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
312 West 78 Street
Upper West Side
/-73.977574,40.791477,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
325 West 89 Street
Upper West Side
/-73.969807,40.793132,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
155 West 95 Street
Upper West Side

305 Riverside Drive
Upper West Side
/-73.976265,40.781992,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
116 West 79 Street
Upper West Side
/-73.975694,40.783557,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
124 West 81 Street
Upper West Side
What to check before choosing a pre-war building near transit in Upper West Side
- Use the filters to stay focused: pre-war construction plus proximity-to-transit, then compare several buildings side by side to match your commute and budget.
- Before touring, confirm the basics that vary by building: current availability, broker/deposit requirements, and any move-in fees beyond rent.
- Pre-war buildings can have older systems and layouts, so ask about recent updates (heating, elevators, laundry, plumbing) and maintenance response time.
- If utilities are not included or there are separate metering practices, verify your full monthly cost (rent + utilities + any recurring building fees).
- Check lease terms carefully, including renewal language and whether any restrictions apply to pets, parking, or amenities you plan to use.