Brill Building, Office building in Midtown Manhattan, US.
The 11-story Brill Building at 1619 Broadway stands near the intersection of West 49th Street with floor plates spanning 16,705 square feet.
Constructed in 1931 as the Alan E. Lefcourt Building, the structure became a center for music publishing houses and recording studios during the 1950s.
Numerous songwriters and producers, including Carole King and Neil Sedaka, created chart-topping hits within the small offices of this Manhattan building.
The building contains 177,000 square feet of office space, with ceiling heights ranging from 12 to 15 feet and a penthouse offering views of Times Square.
During the 1962 peak, 165 music businesses operated simultaneously in the building, enabling artists to complete entire productions under one roof.
Location: Manhattan
Official opening: 1931
Floors above the ground: 11
Website: https://web.archive.org/web/20140209125428/http://www.thebrillbuilding.com
GPS coordinates: 40.76110,-73.98450
Latest update: May 28, 2025 17:57
Winter Garden Theatre
98 m
Palace Theatre
245 m
Gershwin Theatre
161 m
James Earl Jones Theatre
247 m
Walter Kerr Theatre
108 m
Eugene O'Neill Theatre
110 m
Ethel Barrymore Theatre
183 m
Circle in the Square Theatre
147 m
Neil Simon Theatre
218 m
Sheraton New York Hotel and Towers
283 m
Samuel J. Friedman Theater
197 m
Ambassador Theater
40 m
Mark Hellinger Theatre
130 m
Paramount Plaza
94 m
Carolines on Broadway
44 m
Crowne Plaza Times Square
120 m
750 Seventh Avenue
59 m
20 Times Square
202 m
Strand Theatre
170 m
Father Duffy
231 m
Snapple Theater Center
34 m
Morgan Stanley Building
151 m
Edison Theatre
212 m
Sound on Sound Studios
194 m
Central Theatre
238 m
KMA Music
16 m
ARO (New York City)
216 m
Longacre Theatre
134 mReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes