James A. Farley Building, New York City

Name: James A. Farley Building
Address: 421 8th Avenue, New York City, United States

#1526 among attractions in New York City

Beaux-Arts architecture

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Facts and practical information

The James A. Farley Building is a mixed-use structure in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, which formerly served as the city's main United States Postal Service branch. Designed by McKim, Mead & White in the Beaux-Arts style, the structure was built between 1911 and 1914, with an annex constructed between 1932 and 1935. The Farley Building, at 421 Eighth Avenue between 31st Street and 33rd Street in Midtown Manhattan, faces Pennsylvania Station and Madison Square Garden to the east. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 40°45'6"N, 73°59'45"W

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421 8th AvenueMidtown Manhattan (Chelsea)New York City United States

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James A. Farley Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Macy's, Madison Square Garden, Houdini Museum of New York, Church of the Holy Apostles.

~1890 ftE
Shopping, Department store, Beaux-Arts architecture
Macy's, New York City
10 min walk • Macy's Herald Square is an iconic department store located in the heart of New York City. Known as the flagship of Macy's retail empire, it stands as a symbol of American commerce and has been a staple of the shopping scene since its opening in 1902.
~760 ftSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Madison Square Garden, New York City
4 min walk • Madison Square Garden, often referred to as "The Garden," stands as an iconic sport venue in the heart of New York City. This legendary arena, located atop Pennsylvania Station between 7th and 8th Avenues and 31st and 33rd Streets, is the oldest and perhaps the most...
~1520 ftE
Museum
Houdini Museum of New York, New York City
8 min walk • The Houdini Museum of New York is a captivating tribute to the legendary escape artist and magician, Harry Houdini. Located in the vibrant city of New York, this museum offers an intriguing glimpse into the life and legacy of one of history's most enigmatic performers.
~1170 ftSW
Church, Neo-renaissance architecture, Romanesque architecture
Church of the Holy Apostles, New York City
6 min walk • The Church of the Holy Apostles is an Episcopal parish located at 296 Ninth Avenue at 28th Street in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City.
~1830 ftS
Museum, Specialty museum, Art gallery
Museum at FIT, New York City
9 min walk • The Fashion Institute of Technology is a public college in New York City. It is part of the State University of New York and focuses on art, business, design, mass communication, and technology connected to the fashion industry. It was founded in 1944.
~1920 ftW
Museum, Art museum
The Shed, New York City
10 min walk • The Shed is a cultural center in Hudson Yards, Manhattan, New York City. Opened on April 5, 2019, the Shed commissions, produces, and presents a wide range of activities in performing arts, visual arts, and pop culture.
~1920 ftNW
Monuments and statues
Vessel, New York City
10 min walk • Vessel is a structure and visitor attraction built as part of the Hudson Yards Redevelopment Project in Manhattan, New York City, New York.
~1770 ftE
Street
34th Street, New York City
9 min walk • 34th Street is a major crosstown street in the New York City borough of Manhattan. It runs the width of Manhattan Island from West Side Highway on the West Side to the FDR Drive on the East Side. 34th Street is used as a crosstown artery between New Jersey to the west and Queens...
~1460 ftN
Church
Metropolitan Community Church of New York, New York City
8 min walk • The Metropolitan Community Church of New York is an LGBT Christian church in New York City, located at 446 36th Street between Ninth and Tenth Avenue in the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood on the West Side of Midtown Manhattan.
~1770 ftSE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Event space
Church of St. Francis of Assisi, New York City
9 min walk • The Church of St. Francis of Assisi is a parish church under the authority of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York, and is located at 135–139 West 31st Street, Manhattan, New York City. The parish is staffed by the Order of Friars Minor.
~1010 ftN
Street
Ninth Avenue, New York City
5 min walk • Ninth Avenue, known as Columbus Avenue between West 59th and 110th Streets, is a thoroughfare on the West Side of Manhattan in New York City. Traffic runs downtown along the full stretch from Chelsea to the Upper West Side, except for the lowermost three blocks where traffic runs northbound carrying traffic from Greenwich Street.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to James A. Farley Building?

Nearby attractions include 1 Manhattan West, New York City (3 min walk), West Side Jewish Center, New York City (4 min walk), Pearl Studios, New York City (4 min walk), Hammerstein Ballroom, New York City (4 min walk).

How to get to James A. Farley Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to James A. Farley Building:

Train

Pennsylvania Station (2 min walk)
New York Penn Station (5 min walk)

Bus

FlixBus NYC 300 W 31st St. • Lines: 2601, 2602, 2610, 2680, 2683, 2686, N2610 (3 min walk)
Penn Station (4 min walk)

Metro

34th Street–Penn Station • Lines: 1, 2, 3, A, C, E (5 min walk)
28th Street • Lines: 1, 2 (9 min walk)

Ferry

Midtown/West 39th Street (20 min walk)