Pre-war buildings near the R train in Murray Hill

It’s a building-era filter for structures built before 1947. Use it as a starting point for comparing older buildings’ typical tradeoffs, then verify specific renovations and current conditions directly with the landlord.

It means the building is selected as being near the R train corridor/stops for Murray Hill. Still, walk-time and exact access can vary by block, so confirm the closest station and route for your schedule.

Openigloo shows 67+ buildings matching this multi-filter scope as of 2026-07-07.

You’ll see tenant-reported experiences and answers to practical questions. Look for patterns (what comes up repeatedly) and cross-check anything important—policies, fees, maintenance timelines—directly with management.

They can. Older buildings may require more maintenance and may have less-modern systems or layouts. Treat the filter as a risk-adjusted shortlist, and ask what’s been updated recently and what’s still pending.

Ask about the building’s current maintenance process, elevator/heat reliability, any restrictions that affect move-in or daily living, and the full move-in costs and lease terms the building will apply.

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