Park Place Tower

Park Place Tower is a 23-story structure with robust stone masonry and rounded arches on its facade, rising above Nassau Street. The building combines residential units with office and commercial spaces distributed throughout the structure.

Construction finished in 1895 under architect R.H. Robertson, making it one of the first steel-framed skyscrapers in New York City. The building emerged during a period when New York was rapidly transforming its approach to tall building design.

The American Tract Society operated their headquarters here from 1895 to 1914, using the space to distribute religious publications across America. This religious legacy remains part of the building's identity in the neighborhood's history.

The building houses a mix of residential units and business spaces on the lower floors that serve different purposes. Visitors should note that the facade is best viewed from the street, where the architectural details are clearly visible from Nassau Street.

The building experienced multiple elevator accidents in its early years that affected tenant occupancy during initial operations. These incidents highlighted the new risks that came with early skyscrapers and their not yet fully tested technology.

Location: Manhattan

Inception: 1895

Architectural style: Romanesque Revival architecture

Floors above the ground: 23

Height: 88.7 m

Part of: Fulton–Nassau Historic District

GPS coordinates: 40.71139,-74.00590

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:40