1 New York Place

1 New York Place is an unfinished skyscraper at Madison Avenue and East 24th Street in Manhattan with a limestone base. The structure reaches only about 25 floors, though the original design called for a glass and steel tower with 100 stories.

Construction began in the 1920s but stopped in 1929 when the economic crisis struck. The project was never resumed and the structure remained frozen in time.

The tower reflects how the 1920s saw building size as a measure of progress and ambition in Manhattan. Walking around it, you notice how an incomplete structure tells the story of an era's expectations.

The structure sits near Madison Avenue and East 24th Street, accessible from several subway stations serving the 23rd Street area. Visit during daylight hours to see the facade details and exterior structure clearly.

Architects have created digital renderings showing how the completed tower would appear with modern updates and contemporary design elements. These reconstructions combine the original 1920s vision with current architectural trends, offering a glimpse of what might have been.

Location: Manhattan

Floors above the ground: 90

GPS coordinates: 40.71056,-74.00889

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:49