200 Liberty Street

200 Liberty Street is a 40-story skyscraper with a geometric facade that faces the Hudson River. The building contains office space for financial institutions and media companies and connects to neighboring structures through a skybridge system.

Built in 1986 under architect César Pelli's design, the building suffered major damage during the September 11 attacks. Complete restoration followed, bringing it back to full operation afterward.

The building forms part of a major business complex that shapes how people experience the financial district today. Workers and visitors move through its connected spaces as part of their daily routine in this part of the city.

The building is part of a connected complex and can be easily explored on foot with multiple entry points available. The best time to visit is outside peak hours in the early morning or late afternoon when fewer people are around.

The roofline is designed after an ancient Egyptian mastaba, a square pyramid with a flat top that stands out from typical Manhattan skyscrapers. This distinctive shape makes the building recognizable from different vantage points in the city.

Location: Manhattan

Inception: 1986

Architects: César Pelli

Floors above the ground: 40

Part of: Brookfield Place

Website: https://brookfieldproperties.com/portfolio/new-york/downtown-ny/200-liberty-street

GPS coordinates: 40.71056,-74.01556

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:07