Relocating to Manhattan feels very different depending on where you start. A move from Long Island means trading a car-first routine for the most connected transit hub in the country. A move from abroad means arriving with a few suitcases and needing a home that works from day one. Murray Hill — and specifically The Anthem at 222 East 34th Street — suits both journeys remarkably well.
Coming from Long Island
For Long Islanders, the appeal is access without the hassle. The Long Island Rail Road runs into Penn Station, a ten-minute crosstown ride on the M34 bus from The Anthem's door. Grand Central — your gateway east via Metro-North and the LIRR's Grand Central Madison terminal — is a ten-minute walk. You can keep a car for weekend trips back to the Island, since The Anthem offers on-site parking, or go fully car-free and never miss it. The quiet, tree-lined streets feel familiar to anyone used to a residential pace, but everything Manhattan offers is now at your feet.
Arriving from Abroad
International arrivals need a home that is turnkey, central, and well-served. Murray Hill delivers on all three. The Anthem's 24-hour doorman and concierge handle deliveries and questions while you settle in, and partners like CORT make it possible to move into a fully furnished residence with no long-term commitment. Everything you need is walkable: groceries, pharmacies, banks, and one of the highest concentrations of medical care in the city at NYU Langone, just three blocks away. From here, the subway, the East River Ferry, and three major airports are all within easy reach.
Why Murray Hill
Murray Hill sits at Manhattan's center of gravity. The 6 train at 33rd Street is two minutes away; Grand Central's web of lines is ten. The East River Esplanade offers a waterfront walk, Bryant Park is fifteen minutes west, and the dining scene — from longtime institutions to new cafes and wine bars — keeps the neighborhood lively without ever feeling chaotic. It is the rare address that is both genuinely residential and genuinely central.
The Anthem's Amenities
What makes the building itself worth choosing is everything you don't have to leave home for:
- 8,000 sq ft fitness center — cardio, free weights, and a sauna, in partnership with Crunch Fitness
- Landscaped roof deck — skyline views and open-air space above Midtown East
- Resident lounge — with complimentary weekday breakfast and coffee
- Children's playroom and conference room — for families and remote work alike
- On-site parking and bike storage — a genuine rarity in Manhattan
- 24-hour doorman and concierge — plus in-house dry cleaning, laundry, and housekeeping
Whether you're crossing the river from Long Island or the ocean from overseas, Murray Hill offers a soft landing: connected, comfortable, and ready to call home. Browse available residences with video tours, or schedule a visit to see The Anthem in person.
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