Payne Whitney House, Renaissance Revival mansion on Fifth Avenue, Manhattan, United States
The five-story granite mansion features 40 rooms with marble floors, elegant staircases, and decorative elements inspired by European architectural traditions.
Stanford White designed this residence in 1902 as a wedding gift from Colonel Oliver Hazard Payne to his nephew Payne Whitney.
The French Embassy Cultural Services occupies the building since 1952, promoting French literature through the Albertine bookstore and cultural programs.
Located at 972 Fifth Avenue near 79th Street, the mansion offers public access to its first three floors, including the rotunda and reception rooms.
A sculpture at the mansion entrance remained unidentified for forty years before experts confirmed it as an original Michelangelo, now displayed at the Metropolitan Museum.
Location: Manhattan
Architects: Stanford White
Architectural style: Renaissance Revival architecture
GPS coordinates: 40.77650,-73.96360
Latest update: May 23, 2025 03:06
Von Steuben Day
288 m
William A. Clark House
172 m
Harry F. Sinclair House
28 m
James B. Duke House
28 m
Benjamin N. Duke House
281 m
960 Fifth Avenue
103 m
995 Fifth Avenue
170 m
998 Fifth Avenue
233 m
Astor Court
283 m
Acquavella Galleries
85 m
Michael Werner Gallery
143 m
Edward S. Harkness House
274 m
Temple Beth-El
204 m
Stuyvesant Fish House
103 m
Alice au pays des merveilles
296 m
Thomas J. Watson Library
306 m
Florian Papp
245 m
Nathaniel L. McCready House
305 m
Metropolitan Museum of Art Roof Garden
267 m
Clarence Whitman Mansion
185 m
Alice in Wonderland
296 m
New York Society Library
180 m
"Triumph of Love over Time" mantel clock
289 m
898 Park Avenue
246 m
920 Park Avenue
283 m
840 Park Avenue
305 m
910 Park Avenue
274 m
956 Fifth Avenue
141 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