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High-rise buildings near the R train in Flatiron

Flatiron is a central Manhattan neighborhood where renters often look for quick access to major transit lines and a dense mix of residential buildings. This page focuses on high-rise buildings near the R train within Flatiron. For Flatiron, Openigloo shows an average building rating of 3.9/5 across 26 rated buildings. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find high-rise buildings near the R train in Flatiron, with 28+ eligible buildings to browse on Openigloo. This page filters for buildings that match both “high-rise” (28+ floors) and proximity to the R train. On Openigloo, you can compare buildings using rated building signals, then focus your search using practical details like current availability, building rules, and tenant-reported experiences. Use reviews, open-data summaries, and ask clarifying questions before you sign a lease so the building’s day-to-day reality matches the listing.

High-rise buildings near the R train in Flatiron

Showing 1–18 of 28 high-rise buildings near the R train in Flatiron.

1 Union Square South

1 Union Square South

4.5(1)

Flatiron

3 evictions
5 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
240 Park Avenue South

240 Park Avenue South

Flatiron

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
270 Park Avenue South
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

270 Park Avenue South

Flatiron

1 eviction
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
55 West 17 Street

55 West 17 Street

Flatiron

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
5 West 15 Street
Rent-stabilized

5 West 15 Street

Flatiron

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
19 East 16 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

19 East 16 Street

Flatiron

No evictions
15 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
108 5 Avenue

108 5 Avenue

Flatiron

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
19 West   14 Street
Rent-stabilized

19 West 14 Street

Flatiron

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
23 East   22 Street

23 East 22 Street

Flatiron

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
10 West 15 Street
Rent-stabilized

10 West 15 Street

Flatiron

No evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
145W 5 Avenue
Rent-stabilized

145W 5 Avenue

Flatiron

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
69 5 Avenue
Rent-stabilized

69 5 Avenue

Flatiron

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
60 West   23 Street
Top rated
Good cause

60 West 23 Street

4.5(23)

Flatiron

3 evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
Bedbug history
30 West 18 Street
Good cause

30 West 18 Street

4.2(12)

Flatiron

1 eviction
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
96 5 Avenue
Top rated
Rent-stabilized

96 5 Avenue

4.3(11)

Flatiron

3 evictions
5 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
280 Park Avenue South

280 Park Avenue South

4.4(8)

Flatiron

1 eviction
6 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
7 E 14 St
Rent-stabilized

7 E 14 St

4.0(8)

Flatiron

1 eviction
4 open violations
2 litigation cases
Bedbug history
37 West 21 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

37 West 21 Street

4.2(7)

Flatiron

1 eviction
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history

What to check before choosing a high-rise building near the R train in Flatiron

  • Confirm the basics for your commute: that the building’s listed location is truly walkable to the R train stop you’ll use most.
  • Filter by what you need beyond height: elevators, package handling, laundry access, and any building-specific move-in requirements.
  • Check lease terms and fees directly with the building (application fee, move-in/deposit amounts, and whether utilities are separate).
  • If amenities matter, verify what’s included versus what requires an additional fee or reservation.
  • Use the rated building information as a starting point, then read recent notes and ask targeted questions about noise, maintenance response, and common-area rules.

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