461 Fifth Avenue

461 Fifth Avenue is a 28-story skyscraper on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan featuring a distinctive copper mansard roof and smooth precast concrete facade. The building rises approximately 376 feet and offers spacious, column-free office floors totaling about 200,000 square feet.

The site hosted a residential mansion in the 19th century, followed by a retail store that operated until 1988. The current structure was built afterward to replace the commercial building.

The building honors Fifth Avenue's classical proportions by combining traditional architectural elements with modern design. Its form deliberately aligns with surrounding buildings to create a harmonious streetscape.

The building connects directly to Grand Central Terminal, making it easy to reach a major transit hub in the city. It sits in the heart of Manhattan's commercial district, surrounded by public transportation and shopping areas.

The precast concrete facade imitates limestone, creating an elegant illusion of classical materials despite modern construction methods. This visual effect allows the structure to blend seamlessly with older stone buildings nearby.

Location: Manhattan

Inception: 1989

Architects: Skidmore Owings Merrill

Floors above the ground: 28

GPS coordinates: 40.75230,-73.98150

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:51