Citi Habitats' exclusive Murray Hill Neighborhood Guide is an extensive then and now look at Murray Hill.

Murray Hill is a true residential neighborhood. Lying south of 42nd Street down to 30th Street, and bounded roughly by Madison and Third Avenues, Murray Hill has a mystique all its own. Best known for its proximity to the Empire State Building on 34th Street, Murray Hill is a neighborhood where time has transformed old carriage houses into charming homes. Here, right in the middle of Manhattan, you'll find anything you're looking for in terms of residences, from luxury high-rises to charming old brownstones. Conveniences abound, from diverse services to shopping and ethnic restaurants, and the location lends prime access to travel anywhere in the city.