United Charities Building, New York City
Facts and practical information
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. ()
Midtown Manhattan (Gramercy Park)New York City
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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to United Charities Building?
How to get to United Charities Building by public transport?
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)