599 Lexington Avenue, New York City
Facts and practical information
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. ()
599 Lexington AvenueMidtown Manhattan (Midtown East)New York City
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.
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How to get to 599 Lexington Avenue by public transport?
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)