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 at a Glance#
Address: 40 Wall Street, New York, NY 10005, United States
Website: http://www.40wallstreet.com
Admission: Free to view from street; access to offices/lobby restricted. No public observatory.
About 40 Wall Street#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -4° - 4° | -5° | 95 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 4.8 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.5h |
| February | Poor | -3° - 5° | -4° | 77 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 4.9 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.5h |
| March | Acceptable | 1° - 10° | 2° | 104 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 5.0 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Good | 6° - 16° | 11° | 102 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 4.8 m/s | 1.1 high | 13.1h |
| May | Very Good | 11° - 22° | 17° | 110 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 4.2 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.3h |
| June | Excellent | 16° - 27° | 21° | 91 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 4.0 m/s | 1.7 very high | 14.8h |
| July | Excellent | 20° - 29° | 25° | 114 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 3.7 m/s | 1.8 very high | 14.6h |
| August | Excellent | 19° - 28° | 24° | 109 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 3.6 m/s | 1.5 very high | 13.6h |
| September | Very Good | 15° - 24° | 20° | 102 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 3.8 m/s | 1.2 high | 12.3h |
| October | Very Good | 9° - 18° | 13° | 91 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 4.0 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.0h |
| November | Acceptable | 4° - 13° | 6° | 103 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 4.5 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.8h |
| December | Poor | -1° - 7° | -1° | 95 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 4.7 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
