Surrogate's Courthouse, New York City

Name: Surrogate's Courthouse
Address: 31 Chambers St, New York City, United States

#236 among attractions in New York City

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The Surrogate's Courthouse is a historic building at the northwest corner of Chambers and Centre Streets in the Civic Center of Manhattan in New York City. Completed in 1907, it was designed in the Beaux Arts style. John Rochester Thomas created the original plans while Arthur J. Horgan and Vincent J. Slattery oversaw the building's completion. The building faces City Hall Park and the Tweed Courthouse to the south and the Manhattan Municipal Building to the east. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1899 (125 years ago)Coordinates: 40°42'46"N, 74°0'17"W

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31 Chambers StDowntown Manhattan (Civic Center)New York City United States

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Surrogate's Courthouse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: 280 Broadway, St. Paul's Chapel, 375 Pearl Street, Woolworth Building.

~620 ftNW
Shopping, Department store
280 Broadway, New York City
3 min walk • 280 Broadway, also known as the Marble Palace, stands as a testament to New York City's rich architectural and commercial history. Located at the corner of Broadway and Chambers Street in lower Manhattan, this grand building was originally constructed in 1845 and is...
~1370 ftW
Historic church with 9/11 exhibit
St. Paul's Chapel, New York City
7 min walk • St. Paul's Chapel, a serene sanctuary amidst the bustle of New York City, holds the distinction of being the oldest surviving church building in Manhattan. Located at 209 Broadway, between Fulton Street and Vesey Street, this chapel is an integral part of the historic...
~930 ftSE
Bridge
375 Pearl Street, New York City
5 min walk • 375 Pearl Street, also known as the Verizon Building, is a notable skyscraper located in the heart of New York City. This imposing structure is characterized by its Brutalist architecture, a style that was popular in the mid-20th century and is marked by stark...
~1030 ftW
1913 neo-Gothic skyscraper
Woolworth Building, New York City
5 min walk • The Woolworth Building, an iconic skyscraper in New York City, stands as a testament to early 20th-century architecture and the ambitious spirit of its era. Completed in 1913, this towering Gothic Revival masterpiece was once the tallest building in the world, reaching...
~640 ftW
Grand complex housing the mayor's office
City Hall, New York City
4 min walk • New York City Hall is the seat of the municipal government of New York City, housing the offices of the Mayor and the City Council. Located at the center of City Hall Park in the Civic Center area of Lower Manhattan, this historic building is a New York City landmark.
~810 ftNE
Park, Monuments and statues, Art gallery
Foley Square, New York City
4 min walk • Foley Square, also called Federal Plaza, is a street intersection in the Civic Center neighborhood of Lower Manhattan, New York City, which contains a small triangular park named Thomas Paine Park.
~660 ftN
Museum, History museum, Historical place
African Burial Ground National Monument, New York City
4 min walk • African Burial Ground National Monument is a monument at Duane Street and African Burial Ground Way in the Civic Center section of Lower Manhattan, New York City. Its main building is the Ted Weiss Federal Building at 290 Broadway.
~270 ftNE
City hall
Manhattan Municipal Building, New York City
2 min walk • The David N. Dinkins Municipal Building is a 40-story, 580-foot building at 1 Centre Street, east of Chambers Street, in the Civic Center neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City The structure was built to accommodate increased governmental space demands after the 1898 consolidation of the city's five boroughs.
~800 ftNW
Beaux-Arts architecture
Broadway–Chambers Building, New York City
4 min walk • The Broadway–Chambers Building is an 18-story office building at 277 Broadway, on the northwest corner with Chambers Street, in the Civic Center and Tribeca neighborhoods of Manhattan in New York City.
~1470 ftSW
Cycling, Bike rental
Fulton Center, New York City
8 min walk • Fulton Center is a subway and retail complex centered at the intersection of Fulton Street and Broadway in Lower Manhattan, New York City. The complex was built as part of a $1.4 billion project by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, a public agency of the state of New...
~1040 ftSW
Skyscraper, Beaux-Arts architecture
Park Row Building, New York City
6 min walk • The Park Row Building, also known as 15 Park Row, is a luxury apartment building and early skyscraper on Park Row in the Financial District of the New York City borough of Manhattan. The 391-foot-tall, 31-story building was designed by R. H.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Surrogate's Courthouse?

Nearby attractions include Manhattan Municipal Building, New York City (2 min walk), Civic Center, New York City (2 min walk), 1 Pace Plaza, New York City (3 min walk), 49 Chambers, New York City (3 min walk).

How to get to Surrogate's Courthouse by public transport?

The nearest stations to Surrogate's Courthouse:

Metro

Chambers Street • Lines: J, Z (3 min walk)
Brooklyn Bridge–City Hall • Lines: <6>, 4, 5, 6 (1 min walk)

Bus

Broadway/Warren Street • Lines: M55 (4 min walk)

Ferry

Brookfield Place / Battery Park City Ferry Terminal (19 min walk)
Pier 11/Wall Street Terminal (19 min walk)