Bertelsmann Building, New York City

Name: Bertelsmann Building
Address: 1540 Broadway, New York City, United States

#476 among attractions in New York City

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1540 Broadway, formerly the Bertelsmann Building, is a 44-story office building on Times Square in the Theater District neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City. Designed by David Childs of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, the building was developed by Broadway State Partners, a joint venture between Bruce Eichner and VMS Development. 1540 Broadway occupies a site bounded by Broadway to the west, 45th Street to the south, and 46th Street to the north. It was originally named for its anchor tenant, German media company Bertelsmann. The building is divided into two ownership units: HSBC and Edge Funds Advisors own the office stories, while Vornado Realty Trust owns retail space at the base. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1990 (34 years ago)Top floor height: 564 ftFloors: 44Coordinates: 40°45'29"N, 73°59'5"W

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1540 BroadwayMidtown Manhattan (Theater District)New York City United States

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Bertelsmann Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: V-J Day in Times Square, Times Square, 47th Street, 750 Seventh Avenue.

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Square, Neighbourhood, Historic walking areas
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Bertelsmann Building?

Nearby attractions include Lyceum Theatre, New York City (1 min walk), Times Square, New York City (2 min walk), Times Square, New York City (2 min walk), Statue of George M. Cohan, New York City (2 min walk).

How to get to Bertelsmann Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bertelsmann Building:

Metro

49th Street • Lines: N, Q, R, W (4 min walk)
Times Square • Lines: S (5 min walk)

Bus

West 42nd Street/Broadway • Lines: M42 (5 min walk)
West 49th Street & 7th Avenue • Lines: M50 (5 min walk)

Train

Grand Central Terminal (14 min walk)
New York Penn Station (18 min walk)

Ferry

Midtown/West 39th Street (26 min walk)