40 Wall Street
Building Historic Manhattan skyscraper in the Financial District
In Manhattan’s Financial District, 40 Wall Street is an Art Deco skyscraper notable for its stepped crown and historic lobby. Sightseers pass for architecture, nearby Wall Street landmarks and skyline photography from surrounding plazas.
40 Wall Street is a skyscraper in Lower Manhattan’s Financial District in New York City, completed in 1930 and notable for its stepped Art Deco profile. The building has 71 stories and a roof height of roughly 927 feet (283 m).
It was constructed during the late 1920s and opened in 1930 as the Bank of Manhattan Trust Building; for a short period it was among the world’s tallest buildings. The structure’s name and ownership have changed over time and it is widely known today by its address and commercial name.
The building stands at the intersection of Wall Street and Broadway near the core of Manhattan’s financial institutions and transport hubs. It is accessed by multiple subway lines and sits within the dense urban fabric of Lower Manhattan.
- Height and completion: Completed in 1930 with 71 stories and a roof height of approximately 927 feet (283 m).
- Alternate name: Commonly known today as the Trump Building, it occupies a full block in Manhattan's Financial District near Wall Street and Broadway.
How to Get to 40 Wall Street #
40 Wall Street sits in Lower Manhattan near the intersections of Wall and Broadway. The closest subway stops include Bowling Green (4/N/R), Wall Street (2/3), and Fulton Street (multiple lines). The Financial District is highly walkable from nearby stations; exit toward Wall Street and walk east.
Tips for Visiting 40 Wall Street #
- Photograph the building from the plaza to capture its tapered silhouette against the Financial District skyline.
- Note the decorative crown and the building's history: climb the timeline in your head from 1929 bankers to modern ownership disputes.
- Avoid weekday rush hours on nearby Wall Street to escape the biggest pedestrian crush.
Best Time to Visit 40 Wall Street #
Spring and fall provide the most comfortable walking weather in Lower Manhattan.
Weather & Climate near 40 Wall Street #
40 Wall Street'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.
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