20 Exchange Place
Building Historic Art Deco skyscraper in Lower Manhattan
Art Deco skyscraper in Lower Manhattan, completed in 1931 near the Financial District; architecture enthusiasts note its stepped crown, bronze lobby details and proximity to Wall Street and Battery Park.
How to Get to 20 Exchange Place #
20 Exchange Place is in Manhattan’s Financial District. It’s a short walk from several subway stations - Broad Street (J/Z) and nearby Wall Street stations (2/3/4/5) - and is easily reached on foot from other downtown transit hubs such as Fulton Street. Located in downtown New York City, driving from Midtown is typically a 15-30 minute trip depending on traffic.
Tips for Visiting 20 Exchange Place #
- 20 Exchange Place is primarily a private high-rise with limited public access, so plan to admire and photograph its Art Deco crown and ornamented setbacks from public vantage points such as South Street or the East River promenade rather than expecting lobby tours.
- If you need interior access (for research or filming), contact the building management in advance-occasional public events or open-house programs are the most reliable ways to see inside.
Best Time to Visit 20 Exchange Place #
Best visited outside weekday business hours (evenings or weekends) for quieter streets and easier exterior viewing/photography.
Weather & Climate near 20 Exchange Place #
20 Exchange Place's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 29°C. Abundant rainfall (1193 mm/year), wettest in July, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 4°C and lows of -4°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (110 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (114 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (109 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (103 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm) and partly cloudy skies.