450 Lexington Avenue

450 Lexington Avenue is a 38-story office building in Midtown Manhattan featuring a distinctive gray granite facade with repeating diamond patterns on its exterior. The tower occupies a prominent corner lot between East 44th and 45th Streets in the heart of the business district.

The building was constructed in the 1990s while incorporating the foundation of the former Grand Central Post Office originally designed by Warren and Wetmore in 1909. This blend of an early 20th-century base with contemporary design gives the structure its distinctive character.

The structure combines early 20th-century architectural elements from the original post office with 1990s commercial design principles in Manhattan's business district.

The building sits at a central location in Midtown Manhattan with excellent public transportation access and is surrounded by other office towers and commercial activity. You can view the facade from street level, with the best views of the diamond patterns visible from the corners along Lexington Avenue.

The gray granite used in the facade underwent specialized testing procedures in Italy before being transported to New York for installation. This careful selection and preparation of materials ensured the long-term durability and quality of the building's exterior.

Inception: 1992

Architects: Warren and Wetmore

Floors above the ground: 38

GPS coordinates: 40.75327,-73.97544

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:43