4 Times Square
Building Times Square skyscraper and commercial office tower
At Times Square and 42nd Street, 4 Times Square (the Condé Nast Building) opened in 1999; visitors pass its LED façades and find retail, offices and access to Broadway theatres.
How to Get to 4 Times Square #
4 Times Square sits at Broadway and 42nd Street in Midtown Manhattan, a few steps from Times Square-42 St subway complex (lines: 1, 2, 3, 7, N, Q, R, W, S, B, D, F, M depending on exit). Walk from Bryant Park (about 3 minutes) or Port Authority (10-12 minutes). Road access is by Broadway/42nd Street and nearby collector streets.
Tips for Visiting 4 Times Square #
- The building is primarily commercial; public access is limited-check ahead if visiting tenant spaces or exhibits.
- Photographers should shoot the building from the elevated plaza between 42nd and 43rd Streets for balanced proportions.
- Avoid weekday rush hours around the main subway exits (42nd St-Bryant Park / Times Sq area).
Best Time to Visit 4 Times Square #
No set visiting season since it's an office tower in Midtown Manhattan; visit during daylight to appreciate architectural details.
Weather & Climate near 4 Times Square #
4 Times Square'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 (1215 mm/year), wettest in July, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 4°C and lows of -4°C. Regular rainfall (96 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 (106 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (105 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 (112 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 (94 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (115 mm).
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August
August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (110 mm).
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September
September is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (94 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 (106 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 (96 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
