Temple Court Building and Annex, 19th century office building in Financial District, Manhattan, United States
Temple Court Building is an office building from the 1800s in Lower Manhattan with a red brick facade, granite base, and two pyramidal corner towers at 5 Beekman Street. The original structure rises about 150 feet and is now paired with a modern 51-story residential tower as part of a mixed-use development.
Built between 1881 and 1883, it served as office space for lawyers and businesses for more than a century. The building sat empty after 2001 until it was transformed into a hotel and residential complex in recent years.
The interior features a central atrium with a glass skylight that shows how late 1800s New York office buildings were designed to be open and bright inside. Visitors can see this design choice reflected in how the space feels today.
The building houses multiple dining options including restaurants serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch with live jazz performances in some venues. Guests also have access to amenities throughout the mixed-use complex.
The structure blends a preserved Victorian office building with a modern residential tower, with new construction carefully designed to complement the historic facade. This combination shows how older buildings can be integrated into contemporary urban development projects.
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