Beekman Tower, New York City

Name: Beekman Tower
Address: New York City, United States
Telephone: +1 212-355-7300

#253 among attractions in New York City

Skyscraper, Art Deco architecture

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Facts and practical information

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. ()

Architectural style: Art DecoCoordinates: 40°45'12"N, 73°57'58"W

Address

Midtown Manhattan (Midtown East)New York City United States

Contact

+1 212-355-7300

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Day trips

Beekman Tower – 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, Ralph Bunche Park.

~1350 ftSW
Church
Church Center for the United Nations, New York City
7 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...
~1460 ftS
Home of the international organization
United Nations Headquarters, New York City
8 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.
~1840 ftSE
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.
~1780 ftSW
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.
~1720 ftNW
Tower
100 East 53rd Street, New York City
9 min walk • 100 East 53rd Street is a residential skyscraper at the southwest corner of 53rd Street and Lexington Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. The 64-story tower, completed in 2019, was designed by Norman Foster. At 711 feet tall, it is the 64th tallest building in New York.
~640 ftSW
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Japan Society, New York City
4 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.
0.4 miNE
Cycling, Bike path, Park
Sutton Place Park, New York City
11 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.
~1920 ftNW
Street
52nd Street, New York City
10 min walk • 52nd Street is a 1.9-mile -long one-way street traveling west to east across Midtown Manhattan, New York City. A short section of it was known as the city's center of jazz performance from the 1930s to the 1950s.
~930 ftN
Church
Norwegian Seamen's Church, New York City
5 min walk • The Norwegian Seamen's Church in New York is a Lutheran church serving Norwegian sailors, residents, and visitors in the greater New York City area. The church is located in 317 East 52nd Street on the east side of Manhattan in New York City.
~1700 ftS
Modernist architecture
United Nations Secretariat Building, New York City
9 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.
~1400 ftNW
Park
Greenacre Park, New York City
7 min walk • Greenacre Park is a privately owned, publicly accessible vest-pocket park located on East 51st Street between Second and Third Avenues in the Turtle Bay neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City, designed by Hideo Sasaki, former chairman of Harvard’s Dept. of Landscape Arch. in consultation with architect Harmon Goldstone.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Beekman Tower?

Nearby attractions include Trump World Tower, New York City (3 min walk), Japan Society, New York City (4 min walk), 50 United Nations Plaza, New York City (5 min walk), Turtle Bay, New York City (5 min walk).

How to get to Beekman Tower by public transport?

The nearest stations to Beekman Tower:

Bus

1 Av/Mitchell Pl • Lines: M15, M15-Sbs (1 min walk)
East 49th Street/1st Avenue • Lines: M50 (2 min walk)

Metro

53rd Street–Lexington Avenue • Lines: E, M (9 min walk)
51st Street • Lines: <6>, 4, 6 (11 min walk)

Train

Grand Central Terminal (15 min walk)
Long Island City (25 min walk)