What does “R-train + recommended-by-renters” mean on this page?

It’s a combined filter: the building is in Midtown and is associated with being near the R train, and the building has renter recommendation signals on Openigloo.

How many Midtown buildings match this renter-recommended, R-train filter right now?

31+ Midtown buildings match this page’s filters as of 2026-07-07.

Are “recommended by renters” ratings the only signal I should use?

No. Renter recommendations are a good starting point, but availability, unit layout, light/noise, and move-in terms vary by apartment. Always confirm the details for the specific unit with the building or management.

What should I verify before signing a lease even if renters like the building?

Confirm the current rent and what’s included, the total upfront costs/fees, and any building rules that affect your day-to-day (utilities, laundry, package handling, and maintenance response).

Does this page guarantee the commute will be easy for every renter?

No. “Near the R train” depends on your chosen entrance and walking route. Use the building’s location on Openigloo to sanity-check your actual commute plan.

Where does Openigloo’s building information come from?

Openigloo combines renter input (what people share about living there) with open-data signals captured in building profiles. For anything time-sensitive, confirm directly with the building.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this scope?

East Village with 11,857+ buildings; Hell's Kitchen with 6,943+ buildings; Yorkville with 9,328+ buildings; Lenox Hill with 8,357+ buildings; Kips Bay with 4,472+ buildings.

Buildings recommended by renters near the R train in Midtown

Midtown in Manhattan is a dense area where many renters prioritize transit access, especially when planning around the R train. Use Openigloo’s renter signals to narrow down buildings worth touring first. For Midtown, 3.8/5 is the average building rating across 43 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

These are Midtown buildings recommended by renters near the R train, filtered using Openigloo renter signals. You can browse 31+ buildings that match this R-train + recommended-by-renters pairing in Midtown. On Openigloo, you can compare buildings using renter-written input, plus open-data signals captured in our building profiles. If you’re deciding where to tour first, this page helps you start with properties renters flagged as worth a look near the R line, then verify details directly with the building or management.

Showing 19–31 of 31 buildings recommended by renters near the R train in Midtown.

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

162 West 54 Street

Midtown

117 West 58 Street

Midtown

135 East 54 Street

4.1(4)

Midtown

1 eviction

1 open violation

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

43-22 West 58 Street

Midtown

853 7 Avenue

Midtown

152 W 49 St

Midtown

123 East 54 Street

Midtown

932 8 Avenue

3.5(3)

Midtown

No evictions

1 open violation

No litigation history

No bedbug history

117 East 57 Street

Midtown

134 West 58 Street

Midtown

920 7 Avenue

3.9(3)

Midtown

1 eviction

3 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

77 West 55 Street

4.5(3)

Midtown

No evictions

24 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

854 8 Ave

3.6(3)

Midtown

2 evictions

7 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

What to check before for buildings recommended by renters near the R train in Midtown

Use the map/transit view to confirm the walk time to the R train entrance you’ll use most, since “near” can vary block to block.
Open each building’s page to review what renters praised or flagged, then cross-check the specifics you care about (move-in date, floor level, storage, laundry, and noise).
Ask the building for the current rent, any fees, and what’s included before you apply. Full monthly cost matters beyond the asking rent.
If a building looks like a fit, check availability details in the profile to avoid wasting time on units that don’t match your timeline.
If you have pets or need accessibility accommodations, confirm requirements and documentation up front, not just policy summaries.

Nearby neighborhoods in Manhattan

East Village

123 buildings

Hell's Kitchen

76 buildings

Greenwich Village

55 buildings

Kips Bay

48 buildings

Financial District

42 buildings

Gramercy Park

39 buildings

More filters for buildings recommended by renters near the R train in Midtown

Buildings with low open violation rates near the R train in Midtown

82 buildings

Buildings with high tenant retention near the R train in Midtown

43 buildings

Buildings with low rent increases near the R train in Midtown

43 buildings

Buildings highly rated for trash management near the R train in Midtown

27 buildings

Buildings highly rated for cleanliness near the R train in Midtown

25 buildings

Buildings highly rated for heat near the R train in Midtown

25 buildings

Buildings highly rated for pest control near the R train in Midtown

24 buildings

Buildings highly rated for water pressure near the R train in Midtown

23 buildings

Buildings with low historical violations near the R train in Midtown

17 buildings

Buildings highly rated for owner responsiveness near the R train in Midtown

16 buildings

Buildings with heat and hot water included near the R train in Midtown

15 buildings

Buildings that accept digital rent payments near the R train in Midtown

14 buildings

Other building filters

Buildings without rodents in Midtown

346 buildings

Buildings without bedbugs in Midtown

342 buildings

Buildings with low litigation rates in Midtown

149 buildings

Buildings with low eviction rates in Midtown

148 buildings

Buildings with low open violation rates in Midtown

82 buildings

Buildings with low rent increases in Midtown

43 buildings

Buildings recommended by renters near the R train in other NYC boroughs

Brooklyn

161 buildings

Queens

78 buildings

Buildings recommended by renters near the R train in Midtown