Good old reliable Murray Hill. If bargain-hunters wanted an apartment in a central Manhattan location that didn’t cost too much, it was the place to be. The trade-off was settling for a neighborhood that was neither prime nor seedy, neither edgy nor staid. It just was there. These days, though, more buyers are rethinking their position on Murray Hill. They’re snapping up brownstones, swarming condo sales offices and bidding against each other for co-ops. They’re actively choosing to be there, and not simply because they lucked out elsewhere. (As a consequence, it’s not that undervalued anymore.) And why not? It’s close to all the hot spots — Union Square, anyone? — it’s quiet, and it’s got homes of all configurations. Public transportation’s plentiful, and local schools are stellar. Naomi or Gwyneth won’t likely be crowding the sidewalk, but that’s probably a blessing. Perhaps those who’ve underestimated it all this time are simply missing out. After the jump, a list of open houses for buyers who want to give it another chance. —S. Jhoanna Robledo
One-Bedroom
200 E. 36th St., nr. Third Ave., Apt. 1H
Sunday, 3 p.m.–4 p.m.
$425,000
50 Park Ave., nr. 37th St., Apt. 14E
Sunday, 2 p.m.–4 p.m.
$520,000
165 East 32nd St., nr. Lexington Ave., Apt. 18A
Sunday, 12:30 p.m.–2 p.m.
$559,000
225 East 36th St., Nr. Third. Ave., Apt. 2O
Sunday, 2:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
$625,000
240 East 35th St., nr. 2nd Ave., Apt. 5L
Saturday, 2:30 p.m.–4 p.m.
Sunday 1 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
$725,000
Two-bedrooms
310 Lexington Ave., nr. 38th St., Apt. 8FG
Sunday, noon–1:30 p.m.
$1.05 million
71 Park Ave., nr. 38th St., Apt. 12C
Sunday, 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
$1.583 million
Three-bedrooms
135 East 39th St., nr. Lexington Ave., Apt. 1CD
Sunday, 2 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
$1.5 million
Four Bedrooms
556 Third Ave., nr. 37th St., Penthouse C
Sunday, 1:30 p.m.–3 p.m.
$3.65 million
House
210 East 35th St., nr. Third Ave.
Sunday, 1 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
$4.295 million
