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High-rise buildings near the R train in Midtown

Midtown is where you’ll find a dense mix of high-rise buildings and a lot of commuting-focused options, including searches aligned to the R train. On Openigloo, this Midtown scope currently includes 63+ matching buildings for the high-rise near-R filter pair. For building-quality context, Midtown’s listed buildings average 3.8/5 across 43 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find high-rise buildings near the R train in Midtown. This page matches 63+ buildings that meet the multi-filter pair (high-rise + R-train proximity), so you can narrow faster than scrolling street by street. Openigloo brings together building info, signals from open-data sources, and renter-first guidance like ratings from rated buildings plus tenant Q&A. Use the details to confirm what matters for your commute and your move-in timeline before you apply to any building.

High-rise buildings near the R train in Midtown

Showing 1–18 of 63 high-rise buildings near the R train in Midtown.

160 Central Park South

160 Central Park South

Midtown

1 eviction
No open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
112 West 56 Street

112 West 56 Street

Midtown

No evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
465 Park Avenue

465 Park Avenue

Midtown

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
909 7 Avenue
Rent-stabilized

909 7 Avenue

Midtown

No evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
234 West   42 Street
Good cause

234 West 42 Street

Midtown

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
475 Park Ave

475 Park Ave

Midtown

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
30 West 46 Street

30 West 46 Street

Midtown

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
157 West 57 Street

157 West 57 Street

Midtown

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
200 W 54 St
Rent-stabilized

200 W 54 St

Midtown

2 evictions
8 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
480 Park Avenue

480 Park Avenue

Midtown

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1 East   56 Street

1 East 56 Street

Midtown

4 evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
162 West 56 Street
Rent-stabilized

162 West 56 Street

Midtown

2 evictions
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
255 W 43 St
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

255 W 43 St

Midtown

25 evictions
69 open violations
20 litigation cases
Bedbug history
116 Central Park South
Rent-stabilized

116 Central Park South

Midtown

1 eviction
29 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
485 Park Avenue

485 Park Avenue

Midtown

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
100 East   53 Street

100 East 53 Street

Midtown

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
60 East 55 Street
Rent-stabilized

60 East 55 Street

Midtown

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
15 West   53 Street
Good cause

15 West 53 Street

Midtown

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history

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

  • Confirm the exact R-train access: check the closest station entrances and walking time from the listing address, since “near” can vary by block.
  • For high-rise buildings, verify elevator availability, package policy, and any move-in requirements (hours, reservation rules, and building paperwork).
  • Check whether the building has current availability and what unit characteristics you need (layout, floor, and exposures) before requesting a tour.
  • Review financials beyond the asking rent: ask about deposits, broker fees, and any recurring building fees that can change your full monthly cost.
  • If you’re comparing options, use Openigloo’s rated-building score to short-list and then confirm the specifics directly with management (amenities, policies, and any recent changes).

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