Pre-war buildings near the R train in Midtown
Midtown is a Midtown-focused search scope for pre-war buildings near the R train, with 133+ buildings showing up right now in Openigloo. Use this page to filter by building age and transit access before comparing unit-level details. In Midtown, rated buildings average 3.8/5 across 43 rated buildings. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)
Browse pre-war buildings near the R train in Midtown. There are 133+ eligible buildings in this scope, so you can narrow by building age and transit access without starting from scratch. Openigloo helps you compare buildings using scored, rated buildings data plus practical context from renter conversations. You can also use open-record signals tied to building conditions, then confirm anything that matters to your lease directly with the super or management before you commit.
Pre-war buildings near the R train in Midtown
Showing 1–18 of 133 pre-war buildings near the R train in Midtown.

160 Central Park South
Midtown
/-73.976911,40.762756,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
55 West 55 Street
Midtown
/-73.981158,40.756675,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
46 West 46 Street
Midtown
/-73.976194,40.762416,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
31 West 55 Street
Midtown
/-73.986637,40.760666,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
246 West 48 Street
Midtown
/-73.98616,40.760419,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
230 West 48 Street
Midtown
/-73.973812,40.760678,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
536 Madison Avenue
Midtown
/-73.987993,40.759232,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
728 8 Avenue
Midtown
/-73.97581,40.758988,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
5 East 51 Street
Midtown
/-73.985097,40.763133,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
858 8 Avenue
Midtown
/-73.98796,40.759278,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
730 8 Avenue
Midtown
/-73.986572,40.76063,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
244 West 48 Street
Midtown
/-73.981723,40.764281,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
204 West 55 Street
Midtown
/-73.981076,40.763188,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
160 West 54 Street
Midtown
/-73.981899,40.764026,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
205 West 54 Street
Midtown

41 West 46 Street
Midtown
/-73.977026,40.762316,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
48 West 55 Street
Midtown
/-73.984149,40.757968,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
144 West 46 Street
Midtown
What to check before choosing a pre-war building near the R train in Midtown
- Filter applies to pre-war buildings plus the R-train area in Midtown, so expect older building systems and maintenance variations—verify heat, hot water, and recent upgrades.
- Check whether the building is rent-stabilized or has other regulatory constraints, then confirm renewal terms, move-in requirements, and any documented restrictions in the lease.
- Confirm building-specific details that can change by unit: laundry access, elevator availability, storage, and how package/mail delivery works.
- If you’re sensitive to noise or street exposure, ask what the R-train corridor means for the specific block and time-of-day sound levels.
- Review the full monthly cost beyond asking rent (utilities, deposit, broker fees where applicable) and make sure they match what’s stated for the unit you plan to rent.