The New York Times Building, New York City

Name: The New York Times Building
Address: 620 8th Ave, New York City, United States
Telephone: +1 800-591-9233

#1356 among attractions in New York City

Skyscraper, Modernist architecture

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The New York Times Building, New York City

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Facts and practical information

The New York Times Building is a 52-story skyscraper at 620 Eighth Avenue, between 40th and 41st Streets, on the west side of Midtown Manhattan in New York City. Its chief tenant is The New York Times Company, publisher of The New York Times. The building is 1,046 ft tall to its pinnacle, with a roof height of 748 ft. Designed by Renzo Piano and Fox & Fowle, the building was developed by the New York Times Company, Forest City Ratner, and ING Real Estate. The interiors are divided into separate ownership units, with the Times Company operating the lower office floors and Brookfield Properties operating the upper floors. As of 2018, the New York Times Building is tied with the Chrysler Building as the eleventh-tallest building in the city. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 2007 (17 years ago)Area: 35.48 acres (0.0554 mi²)Architectural style: ModernHeight: 1046 ftTop floor height: 721 ftFloors: 52Coordinates: 40°45'21"N, 73°59'23"W

Address

620 8th AveMidtown Manhattan (Theater District)New York City United States

Contact

+1 800-591-9233

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Day trips

The New York Times Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: One Times Square, Madame Tussauds New York, 750 Seventh Avenue, Broadway theatre.

~860 ftE
Square
One Times Square, New York City
5 min walk • One Times Square, also known as 1 Times Square, stands as an iconic skyscraper in the heart of New York City, New York. Located at the intersection of Broadway and Seventh Avenue, it is a beacon in the bustling hub known as Times Square, one of the most visited tourist...
~360 ftE
Museum
Madame Tussauds New York, New York City
2 min walk • Madame Tussauds New York is a premier attraction located in the heart of New York City, offering visitors the unique opportunity to come face-to-face with some of the world's most famous figures. This celebrated wax museum, part of the renowned Madame Tussauds chain...
~1050 ftNE
Building
750 Seventh Avenue, New York City
6 min walk • 750 Seventh Avenue is a 36-story office building in the Midtown Manhattan neighborhood of New York City. The building was designed by Kevin Roche of Roche-Dinkeloo and developed by David and Jean Solomon.
~910 ftE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Broadway theatre, New York City
5 min walk • Broadway theatre, or Broadway, are the theatrical performances presented in the 41 professional theatres, each with 500 or more seats, located in the Theater District and the Lincoln Center along Broadway, in Midtown Manhattan, New York City.
~410 ftE
Theater
Nederlander Theatre, New York City
2 min walk • The David T. Nederlander Theatre is a 1,232-seat Broadway theater at 208 West 41st Street in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. It is one of the Nederlander Organization's nine Broadway theaters.
~720 ftNW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Cinema
AMC Empire 25, New York City
4 min walk • The Empire Theatre is the former Eltinge Broadway theatre located on West 42nd Street in Manhattan, New York City. It serves as the entrance to a multiplex movie theater.
~670 ftE
Theater
New Victory Theater, New York City
4 min walk • The New Victory Theater is an off-Broadway theater located at 209 West 42nd Street, between 7th and 8th Avenues, in Midtown Manhattan.
~800 ftNE
Square, Neo-renaissance architecture
229 West 43rd Street, New York City
4 min walk • 229 West 43rd Street is an 18-story office building in the Theater District of Midtown Manhattan in New York City. Opened in 1913 and expanded in three stages, it was the headquarters of The New York Times newspaper until 2007.
~470 ftE
Theater, Art Nouveau architecture, Concerts and shows
New Amsterdam Theatre, New York City
3 min walk • The New Amsterdam Theatre is a Broadway theater on 214 West 42nd Street, at the southern end of Times Square, in the Theater District of Manhattan in New York City.
~870 ftNE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Entertainment
St. James Theatre, New York City
5 min walk • The St. James Theatre, originally Erlanger's Theatre, is a Broadway theater at 246 West 44th Street in the Theater District of Midtown Manhattan in New York City.
~580 ftE
Square, Civic center
Times Square Tower, New York City
3 min walk • Times Square Tower is a 48-story office skyscraper at 7 Times Square in the Midtown Manhattan neighborhood of New York City. Located on the city block bounded by Broadway, 42nd Street, Seventh Avenue, and 41st Street, the building measures 724 feet tall.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to The New York Times Building?

Nearby attractions include Eleven Times Square, New York City (2 min walk), Madame Tussauds New York, New York City (2 min walk), Hilton Times Square, New York City (2 min walk), Nederlander Theatre, New York City (2 min walk).

How to get to The New York Times Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to The New York Times Building:

Bus

Port Authority Pick Up • Lines: 131 (2 min walk)
W 24 St / 8 Av • Lines: M42 (3 min walk)

Metro

42nd Street–Port Authority Bus Terminal • Lines: A, C, E (3 min walk)
42nd Street–Times Square • Lines: <7>, 1, 2, 3, 7, N, Q, R, W (4 min walk)

Train

Pennsylvania Station (11 min walk)
New York Penn Station (11 min walk)

Ferry

Midtown/West 39th Street (21 min walk)