Murray Hill

Murray Hill, NYC East River waterfront (Pikappa/Dreamstime)

Murray Hill is a residential district along the East River in Midtown, Manhattan. Being just south of the United Nations, it’s the home of several consulates and UN missions. It’s is the home of the Morgan Library.

The American Copper Buildings among the row of skyscrapers along the waterfront are quite striking. The bars along Lexington and Third Avenues are popular on weekends.


Latin Things To Do in Murray Hill

November 2022

The 103rd Veterans Day Parade NYC 2022 marches up Fifth Avenue from 26th to 47th St through Chelsea / Nomad, the Garment District / Murray Hill, and Midtown Manhattan / Midtown East, on Veterans Day, Friday, November 11, 2022 from 12:30 – 3pm. It’s broadcast on WABC 7. Free. 🇺🇸

September 2022

The 28th Mexican Parade NYC 2022 marches proudly down Madison Avenue from 38th to 26th St through Murray Hill and Kips Bay to NoMad on Sunday, September 18, 2022 from 11am – 2pm. Free. 🇲🇽


Latin Culture in Murray Hill


Murray Hill Waterfront

Murray Hill, NYC East River waterfront (Pikappa/Dreamstime)
Murray Hill, NYC East River waterfront (Pikappa/Dreamstime)

The American Copper Buildings (2017) are striking architecture. They were designed by SHoP Architects. SHoP also designed the Steinway Tower (2020) at 111 West 57th St and Brooklyn’s first supertall at 9 DeKalb Avenue in Downtown, Brooklyn.