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Pre-war buildings in Upper West Side

The Upper West Side is known for its tree-lined streets and historic pre-war buildings, with a total of 1,120+ buildings available. This neighborhood features a variety of cultural attractions, parks, and easy access to public transportation. The Upper West Side has an average building rating of 3.6 out of 5, based on 192 rated buildings. Exploring this neighborhood offers a mix of residential charm and vibrant city life, making it a unique living environment. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This page features 1,139+ pre-war buildings located in Manhattan's Upper West Side. These structures offer classic architectural details and a distinct character that appeal to many renters. At Openigloo, we provide insights into each building, including reviews from current and past tenants, as well as open-data signals to help inform your decision. Our tenant Q&A section addresses common concerns to ensure you find a comfortable home.

Pre-war buildings in Upper West Side

Showing 775–792 of 1,139 pre-war buildings in Upper West Side.

312 West 89 Street

312 West 89 Street

3.6(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
251 West 89 Street

251 West 89 Street

5.0(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
10 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
218 West 96 Street
Rent-stabilized

218 West 96 Street

3.4(1)

Upper West Side

4 evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
328 West 76 Street
Rent-stabilized

328 West 76 Street

4.8(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
271 West 73 Street
Rent-stabilized

271 West 73 Street

4.5(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
6 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
65 West 83 Street

65 West 83 Street

3.4(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
48 West 87 Street
Rent-stabilized

48 West 87 Street

2.4(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
784 Amsterdam Avenue

784 Amsterdam Avenue

4.0(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
215 West 91 Street
Rent-stabilized

215 West 91 Street

5.0(1)

Upper West Side

1 eviction
30 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
42 West 87 Street

42 West 87 Street

2.3(1)

Upper West Side

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

487 Columbus Avenue

4.6(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
10 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
339 West 87 Street
Rent-stabilized

339 West 87 Street

4.6(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
8 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
145 West 85 Street
Rent-stabilized

145 West 85 Street

1.1(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
424 Amsterdam Avenue

424 Amsterdam Avenue

2.5(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
20 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
239 West 72 Street
Rent-stabilized

239 West 72 Street

4.0(1)

Upper West Side

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
13 West 82 Street
Rent-stabilized

13 West 82 Street

4.6(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
6 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
142 West 83 Street
Rent-stabilized

142 West 83 Street

2.4(1)

Upper West Side

1 eviction
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
832 West End Avenue
Rent-stabilized

832 West End Avenue

3.6(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history

What to check before for pre-war buildings in Upper West Side

  • Expect historic architecture and charm in buildings built before 1947.
  • Confirm the building's maintenance standards and any restrictions on renovations.
  • Watch for potential additional costs like utilities or common fees beyond rent.
  • Inquire about the lease terms, as they may differ from newer buildings.
  • Check the building's history regarding maintenance issues or renovations.

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