1 New York Plaza

1 New York Plaza is a 50-story office building located at South and Whitehall Streets in Manhattan. Its aluminum facade features recessed windows arranged in a beehive-like pattern that gives the structure its distinctive boxy appearance.

Construction began in 1969 and marked a new phase in the development of New York's financial center. Chase Manhattan Bank signed a substantial lease agreement before the building was completed.

The structure reflects the Neues Bauen design principles that shaped modern office work in New York during the 1960s. Its clean, geometric facade has become part of the daily visual landscape for the thousands of people who work in and pass through the Financial District.

The building houses 45 elevators and serves multiple corporate tenants across its commercial floors. Its location at the southern tip of Manhattan provides convenient access to major transportation hubs and waterfront areas.

The building underwent major renovations after Hurricane Sandy in 2012 to repair damage and improve resilience. The modernization of its lower floors represented one of the larger restoration efforts in the area during that period.

Location: Manhattan

Inception: 1969

Architects: Ely Jacques Kahn

Official opening: 1970

Architectural style: Neues Bauen

Floors above the ground: 50

Elevators: 45

Website: https://brookfieldproperties.com/portfolio/new-york/downtown-ny/one-new-york-plaza

GPS coordinates: 40.70211,-74.01201

Latest update: December 7, 2025 09:21