Park Avenue Plaza

Park Avenue Plaza is a 21-story office tower clad in glass and steel that reaches approximately 307 feet high at 390 Park Avenue. The reflective glass facade creates a clean modern appearance while allowing natural light into the office spaces throughout the building.

The structure was completed in 1981 by the prominent architecture firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. Its completion represented a major moment in Midtown Manhattan's development during an era of rapid corporate growth and modern tower construction.

The plaza functions as a privately managed public space where art installations and events take place throughout the year. Visitors can find an open gathering area amid the office towers that offers a break from the surrounding streets.

The plaza is open to the public during business hours and provides a walkway through this dense urban center. The space has level access and offers seating areas along with landscaped zones for visitors to rest and observe.

The building's glass envelope was designed with specific reflective properties that create changing visual effects throughout the day. This optical quality makes the structure stand out distinctly within the Manhattan skyline as light conditions shift.

Location: Manhattan

Inception: 1981

Architects: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill

GPS coordinates: 40.75861,-73.97361

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:52