111 West 57th Street

Building Affluent Manhattan residential supertall known for extreme slenderness

On Manhattan’s Billionaires’ Row near Central Park, 111 West 57th Street is a supertall, slender residential tower with Art Deco references; passersby photograph its narrow profile among Midtown luxury high-rises.

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111 West 57th Street is a super-slender residential skyscraper on Manhattan’s 57th Street corridor, commonly associated with the city’s upscale high-rise developments. It is widely recognised for its narrow profile and luxury residential use.

The tower contains high-end condominium apartments stacked in a very tall, narrow form that makes it visually prominent on the Midtown skyline. Architectural attention has focused on its proportions and the integration of a reconstructed historic base with a new tower above.

Developed in the late 2010s and completed in the early 2020s, the building was part of a wave of supertall, high-end residential projects on 57th Street. Its design and construction drew attention for engineering approaches required by a very slender plan.

The building stands on West 57th Street in Midtown Manhattan, immediately south of Central Park and within the area commonly called Billionaires’ Row.

  • Slender residential tower: Noted for its extreme slenderness among modern residential towers in Midtown Manhattan and for luxury condominium apartments occupying most floors.
  • Architect and location: Designed by SHoP Architects and located on 57th Street within Manhattan's 'Billionaires' Row' near the southern edge of Central Park.
111 West 57th Street
111 West 57th Street, Manhattan (Midtown), New York, NY 10019, USA
40.7649, -73.9775
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How to Get to 111 West 57th Street #

The building sits on Billionaires’ Row near the southern edge of Central Park. Best public viewpoints are along West 57th Street and the nearby portions of Central Park; it is served by multiple subway lines (N/Q/R/W, F, M, 1, A/C/B/D at nearby stations).

Tips for Visiting 111 West 57th Street #

  • Respect that 111 West 57th is a private residential tower - public access is restricted and tours are not available.
  • View and photograph the tower from nearby public plazas along 57th Street and Central Park South for the most dramatic angles.
  • Note its nickname 'Steinway Tower' in architectural coverage - press pieces often cite it as one of the city's slenderest skyscrapers.

Best Time to Visit 111 West 57th Street #

The building is best appreciated from nearby public spaces year-round; weather affects photography rather than access.

Spring-Autumn
April-October · 10-25°C
Pleasant weather for viewing the tower from Central Park and surrounding streets.
Winter
November-March · -5-8°C
Dramatic winter light and clearer air can make for crisp photographs, though cold.

Weather & Climate near 111 West 57th Street #

Climate

111 West 57th Street's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 29°C. Abundant rainfall (1210 mm/year), wettest in July, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Air Quality: AQI 36 Good
Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
39°
Warmest Month
-24°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 4°C and lows of -4°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

0°
Feels Like Cold
0°C
Temperature
-4° – 4°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

96 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.5h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

1°
Feels Like Cold
1°C
Temperature
-3° – 5°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

77 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.5h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (106 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

5°
Feels Like Cold
5°C
Temperature
1° – 10°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

106 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

68 Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
6° – 16°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

105 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
13.1h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (112 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° – 22°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

112 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
Very High
14.3h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

82 Excellent

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
16° – 26°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

93 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.8
UV Index
Very High
14.8h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (114 mm).

82 Excellent

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
19° – 29°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

114 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.8
UV Index
Very High
14.6h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (109 mm).

82 Excellent

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
19° – 28°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

109 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.6
UV Index
Very High
13.6h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm).

80 Excellent

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
15° – 24°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

104 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
9° – 18°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

93 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.0h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (106 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

8°
Feels Like Cold
8°C
Temperature
4° – 12°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

106 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.8h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

3°
Feels Like Cold
3°C
Temperature
-1° – 7°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

95 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.2h daylight

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