225 Liberty Street

225 Liberty Street is a 44-story office tower of glass and steel rising approximately 645 feet (197 meters) into Manhattan's skyline as part of the Brookfield Place complex. The structure spans about 1.7 million square feet of office space with flexible floor layouts suited to various business requirements.

The tower was completed in 1987 under architect César Pelli's design, marking a major addition to Lower Manhattan's skyline at that time. Following the September 11, 2001 attacks, it underwent significant repairs that extended into mid-2002 to address damage from its proximity to the World Trade Center.

The building hosts offices of major financial and media companies that shape New York's business landscape. These firms represent the type of institutions that define the city's economic character and daily commercial life.

The tower is most easily reached via Liberty Street and sits near the Financial District with several subway stations nearby. The best time to explore the surrounding area is during weekday business hours, when public spaces are fully accessible.

The building connects to a winter garden with a 120-foot (37 meter) vaulted ceiling planted with trees and greenery, creating a quiet refuge in the middle of the bustling financial district. This indoor space often goes unnoticed by passersby, yet it offers a surprisingly green and open place to pause.

Location: Manhattan

Inception: 1987

Architects: César Pelli

Floors above the ground: 44

Part of: Brookfield Place

Website: https://brookfieldproperties.com/portfolio/new-york/downtown-ny/225-liberty-street

GPS coordinates: 40.71250,-74.01528

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:01