Mercantile Building, New York City

Name: Mercantile Building
Address: New York City, United States

#1239 among attractions in New York City

Neo-renaissance architecture

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10 East 40th Street or the Mercantile Building is a skyscraper on 40th Street in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, in the middle of the block between Fifth and Madison avenues, extending back to 39th Street. Designed by Ludlow and Peabody and built by Jesse H. Jones, it was finished in 1929 and is an example of Renaissance Revival architecture. When it was built, it was the fourth-tallest tower in the world. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 40°45'6"N, 73°58'52"W

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Midtown Manhattan (Garment District)New York City United States

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Graduate Center, Croton Aqueduct, Bryant Park, The Morgan Library & Museum.

~1290 ftSW
Museum
Graduate Center, New York City
7 min walk • The Graduate Center of the City University of New York (CUNY) is an advanced learning institution located in the heart of New York City, United States. Nestled in the bustling Midtown Manhattan, the Graduate Center is an intellectual hub that offers master's...
~750 ftNW
Hiking, Hiking trail
Croton Aqueduct, New York City
4 min walk • The Croton Aqueduct, known today as the Old Croton Aqueduct, is a historic engineering marvel nestled within the bustling city of New York City, United States. Established in the 19th century, this former water supply system has been transformed into a unique hiking...
~1030 ftNW
4 acre urban oasis
Bryant Park, New York City
5 min walk • Bryant Park, an oasis amid the hustle and bustle of New York City, offers a serene escape for both locals and tourists alike. Nestled between Fifth and Sixth Avenues and between 40th and 42nd Streets in Midtown Manhattan, this 9.6-acre park is known for its lush...
~860 ftS
Gift shop in a historic cultural venue
The Morgan Library & Museum, New York City
5 min walk • The Morgan Library & Museum, formerly the Pierpont Morgan Library, is a museum and research library in the Murray Hill neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City. It is situated at 225 Madison Avenue, between 36th Street to the south and 37th Street to the north.
~560 ftN
Library, Beaux-Arts architecture
Library Way, New York City
3 min walk • The Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, commonly known as the Main Branch or the New York Public Library, is the flagship building in the New York Public Library system and a landmark in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. The branch, one of four research libraries in the library system, contains nine separate divisions.
~1200 ftNW
Monuments and statues, Fountain, Historical place
Josephine Shaw Lowell Memorial Fountain, New York City
6 min walk • The Josephine Shaw Lowell Memorial Fountain is an outdoor fountain in Bryant Park, Manhattan, New York memorializing Josephine Shaw Lowell, a social worker active in the late 19th century. The fountain was designed by architect Charles A. Platt and dedicated in 1912.
~1490 ftN
Yacht club, Sailing, Art Nouveau architecture
New York Yacht Club, New York City
8 min walk • The New York Yacht Club is a private social club and yacht club based in New York City and Newport, Rhode Island. It was founded in 1844 by nine prominent sportsmen. The members have contributed to the sport of yachting and yacht design. As of 2001, the organization was reported to have about 3,000 members.
~670 ftNW
Library, Specialty museum, Museum
New York Public Library, New York City
4 min walk • The New York Public Library is a public library system in New York City. With nearly 53 million items and 92 locations, the New York Public Library is the second largest public library in the United States and the fourth largest in the world.
~960 ftE
Bridge
Park Avenue Viaduct, New York City
5 min walk • The Park Avenue Viaduct, also known as the Pershing Square Viaduct, is a roadway in Manhattan in New York City. It carries vehicular traffic on Park Avenue from 40th to 46th Streets around Grand Central Terminal and the MetLife Building, then through the Helmsley Building.
~640 ftW
Museum
Girl Scout Museum and Archives, New York City
4 min walk • The Girl Scout Museum and Archives is part of the Girl Scout National Historic Preservation Center at the Girl Scouts headquarters located at 420 Fifth Avenue in New York City.
~840 ftN
Art Deco architecture
500 Fifth Avenue, New York City
5 min walk • 500 Fifth Avenue is a 60-story, 697-foot-tall office building on the northwest corner of Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street in Midtown Manhattan, New York City.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Mercantile Building?

Nearby attractions include Mid-Manhattan Library, New York City (2 min walk), 461 Fifth Avenue, New York City (2 min walk), Joseph Raphael De Lamar House, New York City (3 min walk), Lefcourt Colonial Building, New York City (3 min walk).

How to get to Mercantile Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to Mercantile Building:

Bus

Madison Avenue & East 41st Street • Lines: Q32 (3 min walk)
West 42nd Street & 5th Avenue • Lines: M42 (4 min walk)

Metro

Grand Central • Lines: S (4 min walk)
5th Avenue • Lines: <7>, 7 (5 min walk)

Train

Grand Central Terminal (6 min walk)
New York Penn Station (16 min walk)