4 Times Square

4 Times Square is a 48-story tower standing at the intersection of 42nd Street, featuring a glass and masonry exterior with oversized windows that let light flood through office spaces. The building connects directly to the subway system beneath Times Square, making it accessible from multiple transit lines.

Construction started in 1996 and finished in 1999, making it one of the first office towers to adopt green building methods. The project came during a period when Times Square was undergoing major redevelopment and commercial standards were shifting toward environmental responsibility.

The building houses the Nasdaq MarketSite at street level, where digital screens broadcast live financial data that draws crowds of onlookers throughout the day.

You can reach the building directly through subway connections beneath Times Square, with multiple entrances accessible from 42nd Street. The outdoor terraces offer a chance to step back from the crowds and grab a quick break.

The tower runs on fuel cells and solar panels to reduce energy use, a setup that was quite uncommon when it opened. These systems show how early green buildings often experimented with approaches that have since become routine in modern construction.

Location: Manhattan

Inception: 1999

Architects: FXCollaborative

Official opening: 2000

Floors above the ground: 48

Height: 246.5 m

Website: https://durst.org/properties/One-Five-One

GPS coordinates: 40.75611,-73.98583

Latest update: December 19, 2025 23:27