731 Lexington Avenue Building
Manhattan skyscraper hosting Bloomberg's global headquarters
731 Lexington Avenue occupies a mixed-use glass-and-steel tower on Manhattan's Midtown East, home to Bloomberg's headquarters. Visitors note the building's public spaces, nearby restaurants and proximity to Central Park and Rockefeller Center.
731 Lexington Avenue at a Glance#
Address: 731 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10022, United States
Website: https://www.bloomberg.com/company/announcements/731-lexington-avenue/
About 731 Lexington Avenue#
731 Lexington Avenue is a high-rise skyscraper in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, located at the intersection of Lexington Avenue and 59th Street. The tower combines office, residential and retail space and is a prominent element of the Midtown skyline.
A street-level retail frontage and the main office lobby on Lexington Avenue; the building sits within a dense commercial district close to public transit and several well-known Manhattan destinations. Pedestrians primarily encounter the building as part of the urban streetscape rather than as a public visitor attraction.
Constructed in the late 20th and early 21st century period of Midtown redevelopment, the tower was developed as a mixed-use project to combine corporate office space with luxury residential units. It has housed major corporate tenants in its office floors.
Positioned on the east side of Midtown Manhattan, the building stands near the southeast corner of Central Park and adjacent to major Midtown shopping and transport nodes.
- Mixed use: Contains office floors for a major global media company alongside residential and retail spaces, making it a mixed-use Manhattan high-rise.
How to Get to 731 Lexington Avenue#
The building sits between East 58th and 59th Streets on Lexington Avenue, Manhattan. Subway: 59th St-Lexington (4/5/6 trains nearby) or 59th St-Columbus Circle (A/B/C/D lines a short walk). Multiple bus routes run on Lexington and nearby avenues.
Tips for Visiting 731 Lexington Avenue#
- If attempting to visit the Bloomberg L.P. lobby or the public-facing retail and restaurant levels, check building security and visitor policies in advance-access is limited and often tied to reservations.
- Nearby public transit (Lexington Ave/59th St area) is the most practical way to approach-parking is expensive and limited.
- For views of the building, walk along Lexington Avenue between 58th and 61st Streets to see its layered façade and street-level retail.
Best Time to Visit 731 Lexington Avenue#
Best experienced during weekday business hours if seeking public or retail access; exterior viewing is 24/7.
Weather & Climate near 731 Lexington Avenue#
731 Lexington 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.
| 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 |
