10 East 40th Street, Commercial skyscraper in Midtown Manhattan, United States.
The Mercantile Building at 10 East 40th Street reaches a height of 192 meters and contains 48 floors served by 12 elevators for vertical transportation.
The construction of this skyscraper in 1929 marked a period of vertical expansion in New York City, preceding the Great Depression by mere months.
The building exemplifies the architectural principles of 1920s commercial structures, incorporating steel frame construction methods and period-specific decorative elements.
Located near the New York Public Library, the building provides office spaces for various businesses and benefits from multiple subway connections in the vicinity.
The structure occupies a full block between 39th and 40th Streets, featuring a design by architectural firm Ludlow & Peabody that influenced Murray Hill development.
Location: Manhattan
Inception: 1929
Official opening: 1929
Floors above the ground: 48
Elevators: 12
Height: 192 m
GPS coordinates: 40.75160,-73.98130
Latest update: May 11, 2025 10:18
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