400 Madison Avenue, Office building in Midtown Manhattan, US.
Description
400 Madison Avenue is a 22-story office building with cream-colored terracotta facades and large windows spread across its narrow 200-foot frame. The structure holds about 200,000 square feet of office space divided into varying unit sizes, along with 7,000 square feet of retail area on lower floors.
History
Construction began in 1927 and finished in 1929 as part of development above Grand Central Terminal's rail lines. The building represented the expanding role of Midtown as a major business hub during that period.
Culture
The Neo-Gothic style reflects the 1920s commercial growth period that shaped Midtown, earning official landmark status in 2016. The design choices visible in the facade and windows show how commercial buildings of that era were meant to look distinguished.
Practical
The building sits between 47th and 48th Streets on a main avenue with easy pedestrian access and nearby subway connections. Its location on a busy commercial corridor means visitors can reach it through major transit routes in the area.
Did you know?
The structure sits on air rights above Grand Central Terminal's underground tracks, linking it directly to the city's rail transportation history. This arrangement shows how New York maximized limited space by stacking different uses above and below ground.
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