CBS Building, New York City

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

#763 among attractions in New York City

Modernist architecture

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The CBS Building, also known as Black Rock, is the headquarters of the CBS broadcasting network at 51 West 52nd Street in the Midtown Manhattan neighborhood of New York City. The 38-story, 491-foot-tall building, the only skyscraper designed by Eero Saarinen, was constructed from 1961 to 1964. The interior spaces and furnishings were designed by Saarinen and Florence Knoll Bassett. The building previously served as the headquarters of CBS Records until the early 1990s. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: ModernCoordinates: 40°45'40"N, 73°58'44"W

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Midtown Manhattan (Midtown East)New York City United States

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CBS Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museum of Modern Art, Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall, Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree.

~350 ftNE
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Museum of Modern Art, New York City
2 min walk • Nestled in the heart of New York City, the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) stands as a sanctuary of creativity and innovation. Established in 1929, this illustrious institution is dedicated to being the foremost museum of modern art in the world.
~840 ftS
Iconic Midtown business complex
Rockefeller Center, New York City
5 min walk • Rockefeller Center, an iconic landmark in the heart of New York City, encapsulates the vibrancy and dynamism of urban life. Known primarily as a sprawling shopping center, this complex of 19 commercial buildings is much more than a mere retail destination.
~490 ftS
Legendary theater, home of the Rockettes
Radio City Music Hall, New York City
3 min walk • Radio City Music Hall stands as an iconic entertainment venue in the heart of New York City. Known as the "Showplace of the Nation," this theater has been captivating audiences with its unique blend of art deco style and modern production since its opening in 1932.
~930 ftS
Massive, iconic Christmas tree
Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, New York City
5 min walk • In the heart of New York City, the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree stands as an iconic beacon of holiday cheer. This majestic tree, a beloved tourist attraction, is not only a symbol of Christmas in the Big Apple but also a testament to the city's capacity for wonder...
~720 ftE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Richard Upjohn
Saint Thomas Church, New York City
4 min walk • Saint Thomas Church is an Episcopal parish church of the Episcopal Diocese of New York located at 53rd Street and Fifth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, New York City.
~820 ftNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
6½ Avenue, New York City
4 min walk • 6½ Avenue is a north-south pedestrian passageway in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, running from West 51st to West 57th Streets between Sixth and Seventh Avenues. The pedestrian-only avenue is a one-quarter mile corridor of privately owned public spaces, such as open-access lobbies and canopied space, which are open during the day.
~700 ftN
Monuments and statues, Sculpture
Love, New York City
4 min walk • Love is a pop art image by American artist Robert Indiana. It consists of the letters L and O over the letters V and E in bold Didone type; the O is slanted sideways so that its oblong negative space creates a line leading to the V.
~1030 ftN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
New York City Center, New York City
5 min walk • New York City Center is a 2,257-seat Moorish Revival theater at 131 West 55th Street between Sixth and Seventh Avenues in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, one block south of Carnegie Hall.
~910 ftS
Ice rink
The Rink at Rockefeller Center, New York City
5 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.
~1060 ftSE
Skyscraper
Olympic Tower, New York City
6 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.
~930 ftSE
Monuments and statues
Atlas Statue, New York City
5 min walk • Atlas is a bronze statue in Rockefeller Center, within the International Building's courtyard, in Midtown Manhattan in New York City. It is across Fifth Avenue from St. Patrick's Cathedral. The sculpture depicts the ancient Greek Titan Atlas holding the heavens on his shoulders.

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Which popular attractions are close to CBS Building?

Nearby attractions include Museum of Modern Art Department of Film, New York City (2 min walk), American Folk Art Museum, New York City (2 min walk), Museum of Modern Art, New York City (2 min walk), Artists' File Initiative, New York City (2 min walk).

How to get to CBS Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to CBS Building:

Bus

West 50th Street/Avenue of the Americas • Lines: M50 (3 min walk)
West 49th Street/Avenue of the Americas • Lines: M50 (5 min walk)

Metro

7th Avenue • Lines: B, D, E (5 min walk)
53rd Street–5th Avenue • Lines: E, M (6 min walk)

Train

Grand Central Terminal (15 min walk)
New York Penn Station (27 min walk)