United Charities Building, New York City

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

#1353 among attractions in New York City

Neo-renaissance architecture

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United Charities Building, New York City

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The United Charities Building, also known as United Charities Building Complex, is at 105 East 22nd Street or 287 Park Avenue South, in the Gramercy Park neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City, near the border of the Flatiron District. It was built in 1893 by John Stewart Kennedy, a wealthy banker, for the Charity Organization Society. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1991 for the role the Charity Organization Society played in promoting progressive social welfare policies, including the development of academic disciplines in that area. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 40°44'22"N, 73°59'11"W

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Midtown Manhattan (Gramercy Park)New York City United States

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United Charities Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Flatiron Building, Madison Square Park Fountain, Madison Square Park, The New York EDITION.

~1100 ftNW
Landmark triangular 22-story building
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Monuments and statues
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~1330 ftN
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Madison Square Park, New York City
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~1150 ftN
Neo-renaissance architecture, Tower, Architecture
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~1330 ftN
Art Deco architecture
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~720 ftS
Park, State park
Gramercy Park, New York City
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~1280 ftSW
Shopping, Bookshop, Queen Anne architecture
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~440 ftE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Cinema
Gramercy Theatre, New York City
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~600 ftNE
Theater, Comedy club, Nightlife
The Peoples Improv Theater, New York City
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~940 ftNE
Sport venue, Sport, Historical place
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~970 ftN
Monuments and statues
Appellate Division Courthouse of New York State, New York City
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to United Charities Building?

Nearby attractions include Fotografiska New York, New York City (1 min walk), Calvary-St. George's Parish, New York City (2 min walk), Calvary Church, New York City (2 min walk), Madison Square Park Tower, New York City (2 min walk).

How to get to United Charities Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to United Charities Building:

Metro

23rd Street • Lines: <6>, 4, 6, N, Q, R, W (4 min walk)
28th Street • Lines: <6>, 4, 6, N, Q, R, W (10 min walk)

Bus

East 23rd Street/Broadway • Lines: M23 Sbs (5 min walk)
2 Av/E 23 St • Lines: M15, M15-Sbs (8 min walk)

Train

New York Penn Station (21 min walk)
Pennsylvania Station (24 min walk)