Lefcourt Colonial Building, New York City

Name: Lefcourt Colonial Building
Address: 295 Madison Avenue, New York City, United States

#1355 among attractions in New York City

Art Deco architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Lefcourt Colonial Building is a 45-story office building located in Midtown Manhattan, in New York City, built by Abraham E. Lefcourt. The 538-foot-tall neo-Gothic building, located at 295 Madison Avenue at East 41st Street, was completed in 1930. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 40°45'6"N, 73°58'46"W

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295 Madison AvenueMidtown Manhattan (Midtown East)New York City United States

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Day trips

Lefcourt Colonial Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~1010 ftNW
Hiking, Hiking trail
Croton Aqueduct, New York City
5 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...
~1380 ftNW
4 acre urban oasis
Bryant Park, New York City
7 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...
~1100 ftSW
Gift shop in a historic cultural venue
The Morgan Library & Museum, New York City
6 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.
~760 ftNW
Library, Beaux-Arts architecture
Library Way, New York City
4 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.
~940 ftNE
Emery Roth, Architecture, Cafe
MetLife Building, New York City
5 min walk • The MetLife Building is a skyscraper at Park Avenue and 45th Street, north of Grand Central Terminal, in the Midtown Manhattan neighborhood of New York City.
~1510 ftNW
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.
~920 ftNW
Library, Specialty museum, Museum
New York Public Library, New York City
5 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.
~460 ftE
Bridge
Park Avenue Viaduct, New York City
3 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.
~1140 ftW
Museum
Girl Scout Museum and Archives, New York City
6 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.
~1320 ftNE
Beaux-Arts architecture
Helmsley Building, New York City
7 min walk • The Helmsley Building is a 35-story building at 230 Park Avenue between East 45th and 46th streets in Midtown Manhattan, just north of Grand Central Terminal in New York City. It was built in 1929 as the New York Central Building and was designed by Warren & Wetmore in the Beaux-Arts style.
~900 ftNW
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 Lefcourt Colonial Building?

Nearby attractions include Grand Central Terminal, New York City (2 min walk), Park Avenue Viaduct, New York City (3 min walk), Mercantile Building, New York City (3 min walk), 461 Fifth Avenue, New York City (3 min walk).

How to get to Lefcourt Colonial Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lefcourt Colonial Building:

Bus

Madison Avenue & East 41st Street • Lines: Q32 (1 min walk)
East 42nd Street & Madison Avenue • Lines: M42 (2 min walk)

Metro

Grand Central • Lines: S (2 min walk)
42nd Street–Grand Central • Lines: <6>, <7>, 4, 5, 6, 7 (4 min walk)

Train

Grand Central Terminal (4 min walk)
New York Penn Station (19 min walk)