Chatham Square, New York City

Name: Chatham Square
Address: New York City, United States

#886 among attractions in New York City

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Chatham Square is a major intersection in Chinatown, Manhattan, New York City. The square lies at the confluence of eight streets: the Bowery, Doyers Street, East Broadway, St. James Place, Mott Street, Oliver Street, Worth Street and Park Row. The small park in the center of the square is known as Kimlau Square and Lin Ze Xu Square. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 40°42'49"N, 73°59'53"W

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Downtown Manhattan (Two Bridges)New York City United States

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Chatham Square – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museum at Eldridge Street, 375 Pearl Street, Coleman Playground, Foley Square.

~1330 ftE
Museum, History museum
Museum at Eldridge Street, New York City
7 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant heart of New York City's Lower East Side, the Museum at Eldridge Street stands as a testament to the rich cultural tapestry that characterizes this historic neighborhood. Housed within the walls of the Eldridge Street Synagogue, a magnificent...
~1640 ftSW
Bridge
375 Pearl Street, New York City
8 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...
~1710 ftSE
Park
Coleman Playground, New York City
9 min walk • Coleman Playground is a public park on the border between the Chinatown and Lower East Side neighborhoods of Manhattan in New York City.
~1360 ftW
Park, Monuments and statues, Art gallery
Foley Square, New York City
7 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.
~1560 ftW
City hall
Manhattan Municipal Building, New York City
8 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.
~350 ftS
Church, Greek Revival architecture
St. James Roman Catholic Church, New York City
2 min walk • St. James' Roman Catholic Church is located at 32 James Street between St. James Place and Madison Street in the Two Bridges neighborhood of Lower Manhattan, New York City.
~1550 ftN
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Church of the Most Precious Blood, New York City
8 min walk • The Church of the Most Precious Blood is a Roman Catholic parish located in New York City. The parish is under the authority of the Archdiocese of New York, and is the National Shrine Church of San Gennaro.
~930 ftE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Georgian architecture
Sea and Land Church, New York City
5 min walk • The Sea and Land Church is located at 61 Henry Street and Market Street in the Chinatown and Two Bridges neighborhoods of Manhattan in New York City.
~460 ftNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Georgian architecture
Church of the Transfiguration, New York City
3 min walk • The Church of the Transfiguration is a Roman Catholic parish located at 25 Mott Street on the northwest corner of Mosco Street in the Chinatown neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City.
~980 ftN
Museum, History museum
Museum of Chinese in America, New York City
5 min walk • The Museum of Chinese in America is a museum in New York City which exhibits Chinese American history. It is a nonprofit 501 education and cultural institution that presents the living history, heritage, culture, and diverse experiences of Chinese Americans through exhibitions, educational services and public programs.
~1030 ftS
Park
Alfred E. Smith House, New York City
5 min walk • The Alfred E. Smith House is a historic rowhouse at 25 Oliver Street in the Two Bridges section of Lower Manhattan. Probably built in the late 19th century, it was the home of four-time governor of New York State and 1928 Democratic presidential candidate Alfred E.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Chatham Square?

Nearby attractions include Mariner's Temple, New York City (2 min walk), Doyers Street, New York City (2 min walk), St. James Roman Catholic Church, New York City (2 min walk), Church of the Transfiguration, New York City (3 min walk).

How to get to Chatham Square by public transport?

The nearest stations to Chatham Square:

Bus

Madison Street & Catherine Street • Lines: M15, M15-Sbs (3 min walk)
Madison St & Market St • Lines: M15 (5 min walk)

Metro

Chambers Street • Lines: J, Z (9 min walk)
Canal Street • Lines: J, Z (8 min walk)

Ferry

Pier 11/Wall Street Terminal (22 min walk)
Brookfield Place / Battery Park City Ferry Terminal (27 min walk)