Jacob K. Javits Federal Building, Federal skyscraper in Civic Center, Manhattan, United States.
The 41-story limestone and granite building features alternating panels of glass arranged in a checkerboard pattern across its exterior facade.
Construction of the federal building began in 1963 as part of a larger redevelopment program that transformed lower Manhattan during the 1960s.
The building houses multiple federal agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration, serving the administrative needs of New York.
Located at 26 Federal Plaza, the structure provides centralized government services, replacing scattered leased offices throughout New York City.
Former President Richard Nixon maintained an office in this federal building from 1980 to 1988, after his resignation from presidency.
Location: Manhattan
Official opening: 1969
Floors above the ground: 41
Address: 26 Federal Plaza, New York, NY 10278
GPS coordinates: 40.71545,-74.00420
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:56
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