1 New York Plaza, New York City

Name: 1 New York Plaza
Address: 1 Water Street, New York City, United States

#1396 among attractions in New York City

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1 New York Plaza is an office building in the Financial District of Manhattan in New York City, at the intersection of South and Whitehall Streets near South Ferry. The building, measuring 640 feet tall with 50 floors, is the southernmost skyscraper in Lower Manhattan. It was designed by William Lescaze & Assocs. and Kahn & Jacobs, and developed by Sol Atlas and John P. McGrath. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 40°42'8"N, 74°0'43"W

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1 Water StreetDowntown Manhattan (Financial District)New York City United States

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1 New York Plaza – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Battery Park, Fraunces Tavern Museum, Bowling Green, SeaGlass Carousel.

~1040 ftW
Waterfront park with harbor views
Battery Park, New York City
6 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...
~470 ftN
Museum, History museum, Architecture
Fraunces Tavern Museum, New York City
3 min walk • Nestled in the heart of New York City's historic district, Fraunces Tavern Museum is a venerable institution that offers visitors a unique glimpse into the early history of the United States. Situated at 54 Pearl Street in Lower Manhattan, this museum is housed in one...
~1110 ftNW
Oldest NYC public park, since 1733
Bowling Green, New York City
6 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.
~820 ftW
Amusement park, Amusement ride
SeaGlass Carousel, New York City
4 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.
~800 ftNW
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.
~1190 ftNE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
New York City Police Museum, New York City
6 min walk • The New York City Police Museum is a museum that has featured the history and contributions of the New York City Police Department since its establishment in 1845.
~910 ftNW
Museum
George Gustav Heye Center, New York City
5 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.
~480 ftW
Church, Georgian architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton, New York City
3 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.
~1300 ftN
Popular bronze statue and financial icon
Charging Bull, New York City
7 min walk • Charging Bull, sometimes referred to as the Bull of Wall Street or the Bowling Green Bull, is a bronze sculpture that stands on Broadway just north of Bowling Green in the Financial District of Manhattan in New York City.
~1200 ftNE
Memorial
Queen Elizabeth II Garden, New York City
6 min walk • The Queen Elizabeth II September 11th Garden is located in Hanover Square in the Financial District of Lower Manhattan, New York City. It commemorates the Commonwealth victims of the September 11, 2001, attack on the World Trade Center. It was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II on July 6, 2010.
~650 ftE
Memorial, Historical place, Monuments and statues
Vietnam Veterans Plaza, New York City
4 min walk • Vietnam Veterans Plaza is an American memorial plaza in Manhattan, New York. It honors New York City citizens who served during the 20th-century Vietnam War.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to 1 New York Plaza?

Nearby attractions include Whitehall Street, New York City (2 min walk), Fraunces Tavern Museum, New York City (3 min walk), Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton, New York City (3 min walk), South Ferry Plaza, New York City (3 min walk).

How to get to 1 New York Plaza by public transport?

The nearest stations to 1 New York Plaza:

Metro

South Ferry • Lines: 1 (2 min walk)
Whitehall Street–South Ferry • Lines: N, R, W (3 min walk)

Bus

South Ferry/Terminal • Lines: M15-Sbs (3 min walk)
Broadway & Battery Place • Lines: 120 (6 min walk)

Ferry

Whitehall • Lines: Sif (4 min walk)
Battery Park • Lines: Sc-Ny (8 min walk)

Light rail

Exchange Place • Lines: Hblr (39 min walk)