CitySpire Center, New York City

#1120 among attractions in New York City

Skyscraper, Postmodern architecture

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Facts and practical information

CitySpire is a mixed-use skyscraper at 150 West 56th Street in the Midtown Manhattan neighborhood of New York City. Completed in 1990 and designed by Murphy/Jahn Architects, the building measures 814 feet tall with 75 stories. CitySpire was developed by Ian Bruce Eichner on a site adjacent to the New York City Center theater. When completed, CitySpire was the second-tallest concrete tower in the United States after the Sears Tower. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: ModernCoordinates: 40°45'51"N, 73°58'47"W

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150-156 West 56th StreetMidtown Manhattan (Theater District)New York City United States

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Day trips

CitySpire Center – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museum of Modern Art, Carnegie Hall, 6½ Avenue, One57.

~1100 ftSE
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Museum of Modern Art, New York City
6 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.
~270 ftNW
World-renowned classical music hall
Carnegie Hall, New York City
2 min walk • Carnegie Hall stands as a beacon of musical excellence in the bustling heart of New York City. This prestigious concert venue, located at 881 Seventh Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, has been the stage for some of the most spectacular performances in music history since...
~440 ftS
Shopping, Shopping centre
6½ Avenue, New York City
3 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.
~510 ftNE
Skyscraper
One57, New York City
3 min walk • One57, formerly known as Carnegie 57, is a 75-story, 1,005 ft supertall skyscraper at 157 West 57th Street between Sixth and Seventh Avenues in the Midtown neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City.
~860 ftW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Ed Sullivan Theater, New York City
5 min walk • The Ed Sullivan Theater is a theater at 1697–1699 Broadway, between 53rd and 54th Streets, in the Theater District of Midtown Manhattan in New York City.
~690 ftSE
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.
~1050 ftW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Broadway Theatre, New York City
6 min walk • The Broadway Theatre is a Broadway theatre located in midtown Manhattan. It has a large seating capacity of 1,761, and unlike most Broadway theaters, it is actually located on Broadway, at number 1681.
~1030 ftN
Tower
220 Central Park South, New York City
5 min walk • 220 Central Park South is a residential skyscraper in Midtown Manhattan in New York City, situated along Billionaires' Row on the south side of Central Park South between Broadway and Seventh Avenue. 220 Central Park South was designed by Robert A.M.
~160 ftSE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
New York City Center, New York City
1 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.
~1080 ftNW
Skyscraper
Central Park Tower, New York City
6 min walk • Central Park Tower, also known as the Nordstrom Tower, is a residential supertall skyscraper at 225 West 57th Street in the Midtown Manhattan neighborhood of New York City, along Billionaires' Row.
~380 ftNW
Street
Seventh Avenue, New York City
2 min walk • Seventh Avenue – known as Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard north of Central Park – is a thoroughfare on the West Side of the borough of Manhattan in New York City. It is southbound below Central Park and a two-way street north of the park.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to CitySpire Center?

Nearby attractions include New York City Center, New York City (1 min walk), Carnegie Hall Tower, New York City (2 min walk), Carnegie Hall, New York City (2 min walk), Rose Museum, New York City (2 min walk).

How to get to CitySpire Center by public transport?

The nearest stations to CitySpire Center:

Metro

57th Street–7th Avenue • Lines: N, Q, R, W (2 min walk)
57th Street • Lines: <F>, F (4 min walk)

Bus

7th Avenue & West 56th Street • Lines: M104 (2 min walk)
7th Avenue & West 55th Street • Lines: M20 (3 min walk)

Train

Grand Central Terminal (21 min walk)
New York Penn Station (31 min walk)