599 Lexington Avenue, New York City

Name: 599 Lexington Avenue
Address: 599 Lexington Avenue, New York City, United States

#1366 among attractions in New York City

Modernist architecture

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599 Lexington Avenue is a 653 ft tall, 50-story skyscraper in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, designed by Edward Larrabee Barnes/John MY Lee Architects. It was the first building constructed by Mortimer Zuckerman and his company Boston Properties in New York City. The site was acquired for $84 million in 1984, and completed in 1986. The building is adjacent to the Citicorp Tower and is considered a well-designed contextual partner to the area. The entryway to the Lexington Ave. subway with glass shed roof, was an homage to the Citicorp Tower roof. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 40°45'28"N, 73°58'15"W

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599 Lexington AvenueMidtown Manhattan (Midtown East)New York City United States

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599 Lexington Avenue – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Saks Fifth Avenue, St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, Lever House, Central Synagogue.

~1730 ftW
Shopping, Department store, Postmodern architecture
Saks Fifth Avenue, New York City
9 min walk • Saks Fifth Avenue is an emblem of luxury and fashion, nestled in the heart of New York City. This iconic department store, founded by Andrew Saks in 1867, is situated at 611 Fifth Avenue, one of the most prestigious shopping streets in the world.
~700 ftW
Church, Romanesque architecture, Sacred and religious sites
St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, New York City
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Manhattan, St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, commonly known as St. Bart's, stands as a beacon of spiritual heritage and architectural splendor. This historic church, located at 325 Park Avenue, is not only a place of worship but also an iconic...
~870 ftNW
Art museum, Museum, Building
Lever House, New York City
5 min walk • Lever House is a glass-box skyscraper at 390 Park Avenue in the Midtown Manhattan neighborhood of New York City. The building was designed in the International Style by Gordon Bunshaft and Natalie de Blois of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill as the headquarters of soap company Lever Brothers, a subsidiary of Unilever.
~650 ftN
Synagogue, Museum
Central Synagogue, New York City
4 min walk • Central Synagogue is a Reform synagogue located at 652 Lexington Avenue, at the corner of East 55th Street in Midtown Manhattan, New York City.
~480 ftE
Tower
100 East 53rd Street, New York City
3 min walk • 100 East 53rd Street is a residential skyscraper at the southwest corner of 53rd Street and Lexington Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. The 64-story tower, completed in 2019, was designed by Norman Foster. At 711 feet tall, it is the 64th tallest building in New York.
~1540 ftW
Skyscraper
Olympic Tower, New York City
8 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.
~1440 ftN
Skyscraper
432 Park Avenue, New York City
7 min walk • 432 Park Avenue is a residential skyscraper at 57th Street and Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan in New York City, overlooking Central Park. The 1,396-foot-tall tower was developed by CIM Group and Harry B. Macklowe and designed by Rafael Viñoly.
~220 ftS
Street
52nd Street, New York City
2 min walk • 52nd Street is a 1.9-mile -long one-way street traveling west to east across Midtown Manhattan, New York City. A short section of it was known as the city's center of jazz performance from the 1930s to the 1950s.
~1330 ftSE
Church
Norwegian Seamen's Church, New York City
7 min walk • The Norwegian Seamen's Church in New York is a Lutheran church serving Norwegian sailors, residents, and visitors in the greater New York City area. The church is located in 317 East 52nd Street on the east side of Manhattan in New York City.
~540 ftSW
Art Deco architecture
General Electric Building, New York City
3 min walk • The General Electric Building is a skyscraper at the southwestern corner of Lexington Avenue and 51st Street in Midtown Manhattan, New York City.
~1510 ftNW
Park
Paley Park, New York City
8 min walk • Paley Park is a pocket park located at 3 East 53rd Street between Madison and Fifth Avenues in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, on the former site of the Stork Club.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to 599 Lexington Avenue?

Nearby attractions include Monkdogz Urban Art, New York City (1 min walk), 52nd Street, New York City (2 min walk), Citigroup Center, New York City (2 min walk), York Theatre, New York City (2 min walk).

How to get to 599 Lexington Avenue by public transport?

The nearest stations to 599 Lexington Avenue:

Metro

53rd Street–Lexington Avenue • Lines: E, M (2 min walk)
51st Street • Lines: <6>, 4, 6 (3 min walk)

Bus

bus m101 (2 min walk)
East 50th Street/Lexington Avenue • Lines: M50 (4 min walk)

Train

Grand Central Terminal (13 min walk)
New York Penn Station (33 min walk)