Whitehall Building, New York City

Name: Whitehall Building
Address: 17 Battery Place, New York City, United States

#592 among attractions in New York City

Skyscraper, Beaux-Arts architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Whitehall Building is a three-section residential and office building near the southern tip of Manhattan Island in New York City, adjacent to Battery Park in lower Manhattan. The original 20-story structure on Battery Place, between West Street and Washington Street, was designed by Henry Janeway Hardenbergh, while the 31-story Whitehall Building Annex on West Street was designed by Clinton and Russell. The original building and annex are both at 17 Battery Place. Another 22-story addition at 2 Washington Street, an International Style building located north of the original building and east of the annex, was designed by Morris Lapidus. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 40°42'19"N, 74°0'58"W

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17 Battery PlaceDowntown Manhattan (Financial District)New York City United States

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Battery Park, Castle Clinton, Museum of Jewish Heritage, Bowling Green.

~780 ftS
Waterfront park with harbor views
Battery Park, New York City
4 min walk • Battery Park, a verdant oasis at the southern tip of Manhattan, offers New Yorkers and visitors alike a peaceful escape from the bustle of city life. This 25-acre public park, named for the artillery batteries that once lined the shore, boasts panoramic views of New...
~660 ftS
Historic fort with small museum
Castle Clinton, New York City
4 min walk • Castle Clinton stands as a historical fortress and a welcoming landmark in the heart of New York City's Battery Park. Built just before the War of 1812, Castle Clinton was originally an island fortification named Castle Garden, intended to defend New York Harbor.
~820 ftNW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Museum of Jewish Heritage, New York City
4 min walk • Nestled within the vibrant tapestry of New York City's cultural institutions, the Museum of Jewish Heritage stands as a poignant testament to the resilience and perseverance of Jewish life before, during, and after the Holocaust.
~660 ftE
Oldest NYC public park, since 1733
Bowling Green, New York City
4 min walk • Bowling Green is a small public park in the Financial District of Lower Manhattan, New York City, at the southern end of Broadway.
~1150 ftS
Amusement park, Amusement ride
SeaGlass Carousel, New York City
6 min walk • The SeaGlass Carousel is a fish-themed carousel in Battery Park at the southern tip of Manhattan Island in New York City. The carousel opened to the public on August 20, 2015. The project to build a carousel was created by Warrie Price, founding president of the Battery Park Conservancy.
~770 ftSE
Monuments and statues, Architecture
Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House, New York City
4 min walk • The Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House is a custom house erected in 1902–1907 by the federal government to house the duty collection operations for the Port of New York.
~690 ftSE
Museum
George Gustav Heye Center, New York City
4 min walk • The National Museum of the American Indian–New York, the George Gustav Heye Center, is a branch of the National Museum of the American Indian in Manhattan, New York City. The museum is part of the Smithsonian Institution.
~1150 ftNE
Museum, History museum, Historical and heritage tours
9/11 Tribute Museum, New York City
6 min walk • The 9/11 Tribute Museum, formerly known as the 9/11 Tribute Center and Tribute WTC, shares the personal stories of family members who lost loved ones, survivors, rescue and recovery workers, volunteers and Lower Manhattan residents with those who want to learn about the September 11 attacks.
~710 ftNE
Park
Elizabeth H. Berger Plaza, New York City
4 min walk • Elizabeth H. Berger Plaza is a public park in the Financial District of Manhattan, New York City. formed by the triangular junction of Trinity Place, Greenwich Street and Edgar Street. It faces the Manhattan exit ramp from the Brooklyn–Battery Tunnel.
~1140 ftSE
Church, Georgian architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton, New York City
6 min walk • The Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton is located in the Church of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary, a Roman Catholic parish church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York at 7 State Street, between Pearl and Water Streets in the Financial District of Manhattan, New York City.
~510 ftW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Skyscraper Museum, New York City
3 min walk • The Skyscraper Museum is an architecture museum located in Battery Park City, Manhattan, New York City and founded in 1996.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Whitehall Building?

Nearby attractions include International Mercantile Marine Company Building, New York City (3 min walk), Skyscraper Museum, New York City (3 min walk), Bowling Green, New York City (4 min walk), Castle Clinton, New York City (4 min walk).

How to get to Whitehall Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to Whitehall Building:

Bus

Greenwich Street at Battery Place • Lines: 120 (2 min walk)
Broadway & Battery Place • Lines: 120 (3 min walk)

Metro

Bowling Green • Lines: 4, 5 (3 min walk)
Rector Street • Lines: 1, N, R, W (6 min walk)

Ferry

Battery Park • Lines: Sc-Ny (5 min walk)
Whitehall • Lines: Sif (10 min walk)

Light rail

Essex Street • Lines: Hblr (30 min walk)
Exchange Place • Lines: Hblr (31 min walk)