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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 19–36 of 63 high-rise buildings near the R train in Midtown.

235 West 48 Street
Good cause

235 West 48 Street

4.2(28)

Midtown

17 evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
211 West 56 Street
Top rated
Rent-stabilized

211 West 56 Street

4.3(23)

Midtown

4 evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
150 West 51 Street

150 West 51 Street

4.2(23)

Midtown

9 evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
Bedbug history
250 West   50 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

250 West 50 Street

4.0(21)

Midtown

36 evictions
12 open violations
4 litigation cases
Bedbug history
235 W 56 St
Top rated
Rent-stabilized

235 W 56 St

4.3(19)

Midtown

4 evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
271 West 47 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

271 West 47 Street

3.4(18)

Midtown

5 evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
Bedbug history
260 West 52 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

260 West 52 Street

4.1(18)

Midtown

2 evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
242 West 53 Street
Top rated

242 West 53 Street

4.6(18)

Midtown

5 evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
230 West 55 Street
Rent-stabilized

230 West 55 Street

4.2(18)

Midtown

5 evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
150 West 47 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

150 West 47 Street

4.1(16)

Midtown

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
260 West 54 Street
Rent-stabilized

260 West 54 Street

4.1(16)

Midtown

14 evictions
1 open violation
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
101 West 55 Street
Top rated
Rent-stabilized

101 West 55 Street

4.5(12)

Midtown

5 evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
888 8 Avenue
Top rated
Rent-stabilized

888 8 Avenue

4.4(11)

Midtown

5 evictions
5 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1600 Broadway

1600 Broadway

3.7(8)

Midtown

2 evictions
16 open violations
6 litigation cases
No bedbug history
150 West 58 Street
Good cause

150 West 58 Street

3.8(9)

Midtown

No evictions
30 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
145 West   55 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

145 West 55 Street

3.4(7)

Midtown

1 eviction
1 open violation
7 litigation cases
No bedbug history
150 West   56 Street

150 West 56 Street

4.9(7)

Midtown

3 evictions
46 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
161 W 54 St
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

161 W 54 St

3.2(6)

Midtown

1 eviction
7 open violations
1 litigation case
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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