Candler Building

The Candler Building rises 24 stories with a rectangular tower facing 42nd Street and a rear section of 17 stories overlooking 41st Street. Its cast stone facade runs along the block between the two street levels.

Built between 1912 and 1913 for Coca-Cola owner Asa Griggs Candler, this structure was completed before New York's 1916 zoning laws that would reshape the city's skyline. It stands as an early skyscraper designed during an era of fewer building restrictions.

The building once housed entertainment companies and government offices that shaped its daily rhythm. In recent years, it has served as temporary housing for people seeking refuge in the city.

The building sits at the intersection of two major streets in Midtown Manhattan and is easy to reach on foot. It has independent emergency stairways throughout and is well-served by public transit options nearby.

This building once housed one of the most visited McDonald's locations in the country right at the Times Square intersection. After years of standing empty, it is now undergoing renovation to become a hotel.

Location: Manhattan

Floors above the ground: 24

Website: http://paramount-group.com/properties/candler

GPS coordinates: 40.75611,-73.98833

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:55