High-rise buildings near the R train in Long Island City
Long Island City is a Queens neighborhood where renters often focus on building type and commute practicality. This page narrows to high-rise buildings connected to the R-train experience, helping you compare options within the same local area while you shop. For this Long Island City set of eligible buildings, rated buildings average 3.9/5 across 23 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)
Find high-rise buildings near the R train in Long Island City, Queens. This page covers 9+ buildings that match the high-rise + R-train filter pair, so you can narrow by both building height and transit access. Openigloo helps you compare buildings with rated-building scores, renter Q&A, and practical signals from what tenants ask and report. Use it to spot patterns early, then confirm details like move-in costs, building rules, and availability directly with the property management.
High-rise buildings near the R train in Long Island City
Showing 1–9 of 9 high-rise buildings near the R train in Long Island City.
29-22 Northern Boulevard
Long Island City
41-42 24 St
Long Island City
29-59 Northern Blvd
Long Island City
4134 Crescent St
Long Island City
41-17 Crescent Street
Long Island City
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41-21 28 Street
Long Island City
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29-11 Queens Plaza North
Long Island City
23-10 41 Avenue
Long Island City
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41-32 27 Street
Long Island City
What to check before choosing a high-rise building near the R train in Long Island City
- Expect a mix of high-rise building layouts where elevator access, package handling, and common-area rules may matter for day-to-day living.
- Before signing, confirm the full monthly cost (rent plus deposit, any broker fees, and utilities responsibility).
- Ask how “high-rise” translates at this specific building: floor plans, lift wait times during peak hours, and laundry/amenity access.
- For the R-train commute, verify the walk time and exact station exit you’ll use at your arrival/departure times.
- Use the Openigloo rated-building info as a starting point, then read renter Q&A for issues like responsiveness and maintenance follow-through.