Buildings with elevators near the R train in Turtle Bay
Turtle Bay is a Manhattan neighborhood where renters often want efficient access to subway lines. This page focuses on Turtle Bay buildings filtered for elevators and proximity to the R train. For building quality signals, Turtle Bay shows an average building rating of 3.8/5 across 74 rated buildings. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)
This page shows buildings with elevators near the R train in Turtle Bay, Manhattan, with a live count of 10+ eligible buildings on Openigloo. Use Openigloo to compare building signals and renter perspectives before you tour: filter by what matters, read tenant Q&A and review notes, and check open-data details that help you narrow down which buildings to ask about in person.
Buildings with elevators near the R train in Turtle Bay
Showing 1–10 of 10 buildings with elevators near the R train in Turtle Bay.
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992 2 Avenue
Turtle Bay
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246 East 51 Street
Turtle Bay
324 East 52 Street
Turtle Bay

155 East 52 Street
Turtle Bay
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320 East 52 Street
Turtle Bay
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135 East 50 Street
Turtle Bay
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959 1 Avenue
Turtle Bay
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222 East 51 Street
Turtle Bay

211 East 51 Street
Turtle Bay

230 East 52 Street
Turtle Bay
What to check before for buildings with elevators near the R train in Turtle Bay
- Expect walkable access to the R train and confirm the elevator access type (passenger vs. freight, and whether it’s consistently operational) before signing.
- Look at each building’s current advertised apartments and verify your commute assumptions from the exact nearest station entrances.
- Check fees and move-in terms listed for each apartment: ask about deposits, utility responsibilities, and any recurring building charges beyond rent.
- Review any policy notes in tenant Q&A (package handling, laundry, building access rules) and match them to your daily routine.
- If you need accessibility features beyond an elevator, ask the building directly about step-free routes, door widths, and any unit-level limitations.