U Thant Island, New York City

Name: U Thant Island
Address: New York City, United States

#1869 among attractions in New York City

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Facts and practical information

U Thant Island is a small artificial island or islet in the borough of Manhattan in New York City. The 100-by-200-foot island, created during the construction of the Steinway Tunnel directly underneath, is the smallest island in Manhattan. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 40°44'48"N, 73°57'52"W

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New York City United States

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Day trips

U Thant Island – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Church Center for the United Nations, United Nations Headquarters, Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park, Beekman Tower.

~1940 ftNW
Church
Church Center for the United Nations, New York City
10 min walk • Nestled in the bustling heart of New York City, the Church Center for the United Nations stands as a beacon of peace and ecumenical engagement just steps away from the iconic United Nations Headquarters. This interfaith space, located at 777 United Nations Plaza...
~1380 ftNW
Home of the international organization
United Nations Headquarters, New York City
7 min walk • The United Nations Headquarters is an iconic complex in New York City, serving as the centerpiece for international diplomacy and collaboration. Located in the Turtle Bay neighborhood of Manhattan, this distinctive site overlooks the East River.
~1860 ftNE
Park, Sculpture
Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park, New York City
9 min walk • The Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park is a four-acre memorial to Franklin D. Roosevelt that celebrates the Four Freedoms he articulated in his 1941 State of the Union address.
0.5 miN
Skyscraper, Art Deco architecture
Beekman Tower, New York City
13 min walk • The Beekman Tower, also known as the Panhellenic Tower, is a 26-story Art Deco skyscraper situated at the corner of First Avenue and East 49th Street in Midtown Manhattan, in New York City. The building was constructed between 1927 and 1928 to a design by John Mead Howells.
~1770 ftNW
Park
Ralph Bunche Park, New York City
9 min walk • Ralph Bunche Park is a small municipal public park in the Turtle Bay neighborhood of New York City, on First Avenue between 42nd and 43rd Streets. It was named in 1979 for Ralph Bunche, the first African-American to win the Nobel Peace Prize. In 1985 the park was dedicated as the city's first Peace Park.
~1750 ftE
Park, State park, Regional park
Gantry Plaza State Park, New York City
9 min walk • Gantry Plaza State Park is a 12-acre state park on the East River in the Hunters Point section of Long Island City, in the New York City borough of Queens.
0.5 miNW
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Japan Society, New York City
12 min walk • Japan Society is a non-profit organization formed in 1907 to promote friendly relations between the United States and Japan. Its headquarters was designed by Junzo Yoshimura and opened in 1971 at 333 East 47th Street near the United Nations.
0.8 miN
Cycling, Bike path, Park
Sutton Place Park, New York City
20 min walk • One Sutton Place South is a 14-story, 42-unit cooperative apartment house in the East Midtown neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City, overlooking the East River on Sutton Place between 56th and 57th Streets.
0.6 miNW
Modernist architecture
Socony–Mobil Building, New York City
16 min walk • The Socony–Mobil Building, also known as 150 East 42nd Street, is a 45-story, 572-foot-tall skyscraper in the Murray Hill and East Midtown neighborhoods of Manhattan in New York City.
0.6 miW
Church
St. Vartan Armenian Cathedral, New York City
15 min walk • St. Vartan Armenian Cathedral in New York City is the first cathedral of the Armenian Apostolic Church to be constructed in North America. It is located in New York City on the corner of Second Avenue and Thirty-fourth street and was built to resemble the Saint Hripsime Church in Etchmiadzin. St.
~1330 ftNW
Modernist architecture
United Nations Secretariat Building, New York City
7 min walk • The United Nations Secretariat Building is a 505-foot tall skyscraper and the centerpiece of the headquarters of the United Nations, in the Turtle Bay/East Midtown neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City, alongside the East River.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to U Thant Island?

Nearby attractions include United Nations Slavery Memorial, New York City (6 min walk), United Nations Secretariat Building, New York City (7 min walk), Japanese Peace Bell, New York City (7 min walk), United Nations Headquarters, New York City (7 min walk).

How to get to U Thant Island by public transport?

The nearest stations to U Thant Island:

Bus

East 42nd Street & 1st Avenue • Lines: M42 (7 min walk)
East 41st Street & 1st Avenue • Lines: M42 (8 min walk)

Train

Long Island City (14 min walk)
Grand Central Terminal (21 min walk)

Metro

Vernon Boulevard–Jackson Avenue • Lines: <7>, 7 (17 min walk)
42nd Street–Grand Central • Lines: <6>, <7>, 4, 5, 6, 7 (19 min walk)