450 Park Avenue, Office skyscraper on Park Avenue, Midtown Manhattan, United States.
Description
450 Park Avenue is a 33-story tower with a striking black granite and glass exterior that stands out among surrounding structures in Midtown. The building rises about 390 feet (119 m) and serves as a prominent office and retail complex in the Manhattan business district.
History
Designed by Emery Roth & Sons in 1972, the structure became a defining presence on Park Avenue for decades. In 2007, Somerset Partners acquired it at a price that set a market record, marking a significant moment in Manhattan's real estate history.
Culture
The building includes a public plaza where people can sit and rest amid the busy Midtown streets. These privately owned spaces have become part of New York's everyday rhythm, offering moments of pause in the heart of the business district.
Practical
Located between East 56th and 57th Streets, the building offers easy access to four major subway stations and numerous bus routes in the area. The central position makes it straightforward to navigate the neighborhood on foot and reach other Midtown attractions nearby.
Did you know?
The Phillips auction house has occupied the lower floors since 2010, making this address a hub for the art market. This concentration of fine art sales activity in such a prominent location transforms the building into more than just office space.
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