52nd Street, New York City

Name: 52nd Street
Address: 150 East 52nd Street, New York City, United States

#722 among attractions in New York City

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Facts and practical information

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. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 40°45'26"N, 73°58'15"W

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150 East 52nd StreetMidtown Manhattan (Midtown East)New York City United States

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52nd Street – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Saks Fifth Avenue, St. Patrick's Cathedral, St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, Lever House.

~1740 ftW
Shopping, Department store, Postmodern architecture
Saks Fifth Avenue, New York City
9 min walk • Saks Fifth Avenue is an emblem of luxury and fashion, nestled in the heart of New York City. This iconic department store, founded by Andrew Saks in 1867, is situated at 611 Fifth Avenue, one of the most prestigious shopping streets in the world.
~1610 ftW
Iconic church with storied history
St. Patrick's Cathedral, New York City
8 min walk • St. Patrick's Cathedral stands as a beacon of spiritual grace amidst the bustling streets of New York City, New York. This majestic cathedral, an embodiment of neo-Gothic architecture, has been a cornerstone of faith and history since its cornerstone was laid in 1858.
~650 ftW
Church, Romanesque architecture, Sacred and religious sites
St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, New York City
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Manhattan, St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, commonly known as St. Bart's, stands as a beacon of spiritual heritage and architectural splendor. This historic church, located at 325 Park Avenue, is not only a place of worship but also an iconic...
~1020 ftNW
Art museum, Museum, Building
Lever House, New York City
5 min walk • Lever House is a glass-box skyscraper at 390 Park Avenue in the Midtown Manhattan neighborhood of New York City. The building was designed in the International Style by Gordon Bunshaft and Natalie de Blois of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill as the headquarters of soap company Lever Brothers, a subsidiary of Unilever.
~870 ftN
Synagogue, Museum
Central Synagogue, New York City
5 min walk • Central Synagogue is a Reform synagogue located at 652 Lexington Avenue, at the corner of East 55th Street in Midtown Manhattan, New York City.
~480 ftE
Tower
100 East 53rd Street, New York City
3 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.
0.4 miW
Ice rink
The Rink at Rockefeller Center, New York City
11 min walk • 1 Rockefeller Plaza is a 36-story building located on the east side of Rockefeller Plaza between 48th and 49th Streets in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. Completed in 1937, the tower is part of Rockefeller Center, which was built in the Art Deco style.
~1620 ftNW
Skyscraper
Olympic Tower, New York City
8 min walk • Olympic Tower is a 51-story, 620 ft-tall building at 641 and 645 Fifth Avenue, between 51st and 52nd Streets, in the Midtown Manhattan neighborhood of New York City. Designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, the mixed-use development contains condominium apartments, office space, and retail shops.
~1230 ftSE
Church
Norwegian Seamen's Church, New York City
6 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.
~490 ftW
Art Deco architecture
General Electric Building, New York City
3 min walk • The General Electric Building is a skyscraper at the southwestern corner of Lexington Avenue and 51st Street in Midtown Manhattan, New York City.
~520 ftSE
Park
Greenacre Park, New York City
3 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 52nd Street?

Nearby attractions include Monkdogz Urban Art, New York City (1 min walk), 599 Lexington Avenue, New York City (2 min walk), Citigroup Center, New York City (3 min walk), 100 East 53rd Street, New York City (3 min walk).

How to get to 52nd Street by public transport?

The nearest stations to 52nd Street:

Metro

51st Street • Lines: <6>, 4, 6 (2 min walk)
53rd Street–Lexington Avenue • Lines: E, M (2 min walk)

Bus

bus m101 (2 min walk)
East 50th Street/Lexington Avenue • Lines: M50 (3 min walk)

Train

Grand Central Terminal (12 min walk)
New York Penn Station (32 min walk)