Pre-war buildings near the R train in Midtown East
Midtown East is a Midtown Manhattan area you can use to target commute-friendly buildings. On Openigloo, this scope includes rated buildings that help you compare what renters experience in everyday living. For Midtown East, the average building rating is 3.4/5 across 8 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)
Find pre-war buildings near the R train in Midtown East. This page covers 18+ buildings that match the pre-war filter and are in the Midtown East area for your R-line commute. Openigloo helps you narrow down faster using building signals and renter-first context. Check rated buildings, read what other tenants flag about day-to-day life, and verify details with the building before you sign—especially around lease terms, building condition, and fees.
Pre-war buildings near the R train in Midtown East
Showing 1–18 of 18 pre-war buildings near the R train in Midtown East.
/-73.98194,40.745098,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
111 East 31 Street
Midtown East
/-73.982058,40.747132,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
62 East 34 Street
Midtown East
/-73.983111,40.746726,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
28 1/2 East 33 Street
Midtown East
/-73.983485,40.746556,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
159 Madison Avenue
Midtown East
/-73.981392,40.7448,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
127 East 31 Street
Midtown East
/-73.9817,40.745042,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
117 East 31 Street
Midtown East
/-73.981177,40.744721,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
182 Lexington Avenue
Midtown East
/-73.98296,40.747258,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
175 Madison Avenue
Midtown East
4 Park Avenue
Midtown East
31 East 31 Street
Midtown East
/-73.98157,40.744908,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
121 East 31 Street
Midtown East
/-73.981994,40.7471,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
64 East 34 Street
Midtown East
/-73.982206,40.747146,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
58 East 34 Street
Midtown East
113 East 31 Street
Midtown East
/-73.982119,40.747158,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
60 East 34 Street
Midtown East
/-73.982872,40.747377,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
179 Madison Avenue
Midtown East
/-73.982917,40.747317,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
177 Madison Avenue
Midtown East
/-73.982109,40.745115,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
107 East 31 Street
Midtown East
What to check before choosing a pre-war building near the R train in Midtown East
- Confirm building age and keep expectations grounded: pre-war buildings can mean older systems and more variability unit-to-unit.
- For “near the R train,” still check your actual walk time and transfer options during commute hours.
- Use Openigloo to compare what renters mention about maintenance response, noise, and common-area upkeep across rated buildings.
- Before applying, ask about full move-in costs (security deposit, any broker/processing fees, and utility responsibilities), not just the asking rent.
- If you have accessibility needs, ask for specifics about entry, elevator operation, and any stair requirements even when the building is listed as a fit for your route.