432 Park Avenue Building

Tall residential skyscraper on Manhattan's Billionaires' Row

A 1,396-foot residential tower on Billionaires' Row, 432 Park Avenue ranks among New York's tallest homes. Visitors photograph its grid-like façade, view the Midtown skyline and Central Park from nearby vantage points, and scope out Manhattan luxury real estate.

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432 Park Avenue at a Glance#

Address: 432 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10022, USA (private residential building - no public access)

About 432 Park Avenue#

432 Park Avenue is a residential supertall skyscraper on Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, completed in the 2010s and notable for its minimalist square tower profile.

The tower contains high-end residential apartments and indoor amenity spaces; it is visible across wide parts of Manhattan and is part of the cluster of supertall residential towers near Central Park often called “Billionaires’ Row.” Its simple repeated window pattern and rectangular silhouette make it easily recognisable on the skyline.

Designed by Rafael Viñoly and developed as a luxury condominium tower, construction took place in the early 2010s with completion and residential occupancy following mid-decade. The building is an example of the recent wave of privately developed supertall residential construction in Midtown Manhattan.

Sited on Park Avenue between East 56th and East 57th Streets in Midtown Manhattan, the tower stands on the avenue a short distance south of Central Park and within the dense Midtown high‑rise district.

  • Distinctive form: Noted for a very slender, square-plan profile that stands out on the Midtown Manhattan skyline and for being a purely residential supertall.

How to Get to 432 Park Avenue#

432 Park Avenue is located on Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan near East 57th Street. Major nearby subway stations include 59th Street-Lexington Avenue (4/5/6) and the 5th Avenue/59th Street complex (N/R/W); both are a short walk (typically under 10 minutes) depending on the exact entrance. The tower is reached by street from Park Avenue and the surrounding Midtown street grid; vehicle access and curbside drop-offs are possible on Park Avenue.

Tips for Visiting 432 Park Avenue#

  • Recognize 432 Park Avenue as a private residential skyscraper - public access to the lobby and upper floors is restricted, so plan to admire and photograph it from nearby public vantage points (e.g., South Street Seaport viewpoints, Central Park entrances, or the avenue itself).
  • For skyline photos that include 432 Park, visit elevated public observation decks (Top of the Rock, One World Observatory) or nearby parks at golden hour to avoid the Midtown crowd and get clear sightlines.
  • Avoid expecting on-site tours or amenities - the building's architecturally distinct square-window façade is best appreciated from public streets and neighboring viewpoints rather than from the property itself.

Best Time to Visit 432 Park Avenue#

As a private residential skyscraper, 432 Park Avenue is best appreciated from the street in spring or autumn for pleasant weather and fewer crowds.

Spring / Autumn
Apr-Jun; Sep-Nov · 10-25 °C (New York City averages)
Best time to view the building from the street: milder weather and fewer tourists than peak summer.
Summer
Jun-Aug · 20-30 °C (New York City averages)
Warm weather and high tourist numbers in Manhattan; busy streets and more congestion.
Winter
Dec-Feb · -5-10 °C (New York City averages)
Cold and quieter on weekends and early mornings, though weekday commuter activity keeps some areas busy; note the building is a private residential tower with restricted interior access.

Weather & Climate near 432 Park Avenue#

Climate

432 Park Avenue'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.

Air Quality: AQI 36 Good
Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
39°
Warmest Month
-24°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor -4° - 4° -5° 96 mm partly cloudy 87% 4.8 m/s 0.2 low 9.5h
February Poor -3° - 5° -4° 78 mm partly cloudy 85% 4.9 m/s 0.4 low 10.5h
March Acceptable 1° - 10° 1° 107 mm partly cloudy 82% 5.0 m/s 0.7 moderate 11.8h
April Good 6° - 15° 10° 105 mm partly cloudy 79% 4.8 m/s 1.2 high 13.1h
May Very Good 11° - 22° 16° 112 mm partly cloudy 80% 4.2 m/s 1.5 very high 14.3h
June Excellent 16° - 26° 21° 93 mm partly cloudy 79% 4.0 m/s 1.8 very high 14.8h
July Excellent 19° - 29° 24° 114 mm some cloud 74% 3.7 m/s 1.8 very high 14.6h
August Excellent 19° - 28° 24° 109 mm some cloud 73% 3.5 m/s 1.6 very high 13.6h
September Excellent 15° - 24° 20° 104 mm some cloud 74% 3.8 m/s 1.2 high 12.3h
October Very Good 9° - 18° 14° 94 mm partly cloudy 78% 4.0 m/s 0.7 moderate 11.0h
November Acceptable 4° - 12° 6° 107 mm partly cloudy 82% 4.5 m/s 0.3 low 9.8h
December Poor -1° - 7° -1° 96 mm partly cloudy 86% 4.6 m/s 0.2 low 9.2h

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