Astor Place Tower

Astor Place Tower is a 21-story residential high-rise in NoHo with a glass and metal exterior featuring geometric patterns across its facade. Residential units occupy the upper floors while retail space on the ground level houses a bank branch.

The tower was built between 2003 and 2005 on a site that was previously a parking lot owned by Cooper Union. Its completion marked a turning point in how the neighborhood converted empty land into new construction.

The tower marked a shift in how the neighborhood used its land, replacing parking with new residential development that locals noticed immediately. Its glass exterior and contemporary design became part of how people now see and navigate this part of Manhattan.

The building sits at 26 Astor Place in a central location that makes it easy to find. Its shiny facade and angular lines allow you to spot it from different vantage points throughout the neighborhood.

The diagonal and angular lines on its surface create a visual pattern that shifts depending on the time of day and light angles. This shifting appearance helps it stand out from other buildings in the immediate area.

Inception: 2005

GPS coordinates: 40.72953,-73.99131

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:22