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 73–90 of 1,961 pre-war buildings near transit in Upper West Side.
/-73.978812,40.778077,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
106 West 73 Street
Upper West Side
/-73.974546,40.786809,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
153 West 85 Street
Upper West Side
/-73.98231,40.783745,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
306 West 78 Street
Upper West Side
/-73.973297,40.788864,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
177 West 88 Street
Upper West Side
/-73.977025,40.783709,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
165 West 80 Street
Upper West Side
/-73.975976,40.788331,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
225 W 86 St
Upper West Side
/-73.98359,40.780119,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
272 West 73 Street
Upper West Side
/-73.97034,40.790897,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
125 West 92 Street
Upper West Side
/-73.979564,40.783382,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
226 West 79 Street
Upper West Side
/-73.982609,40.780973,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
245 West 74 Street
Upper West Side

27 West 86 Street
Upper West Side
/-73.969715,40.792282,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
137 West 94 Street
Upper West Side
/-73.971814,40.799466,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
299 Riverside Drive
Upper West Side
/-73.982393,40.782119,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
336 West End Avenue
Upper West Side
/-73.983278,40.779943,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
260 West 73 Street
Upper West Side
/-73.976261,40.792554,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
311 West 91 Street
Upper West Side
/-73.973396,40.787286,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
137 West 86 Street
Upper West Side
/-73.972586,40.788567,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
149 West 88 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.