Bank of America Tower (Manhattan) Building
Manhattan skyscraper noted for its green design
One Bryant Park in Midtown Manhattan houses the Bank of America Tower, a LEED‑certified skyscraper noted for energy‑efficient systems and prominent office lobbies; architecture walks in Midtown commonly point it out.
Bank of America Tower (Manhattan) at a Glance#
Address: 1 Bryant Park, New York, NY 10036, USA
Website: https://onebryantpark.com/
Admission: No public admission - active office tower (no general visitor entry)
About Bank of America Tower (Manhattan)#
The Bank of America Tower is a modern commercial skyscraper located at 1 Bryant Park in Midtown Manhattan, adjacent to Bryant Park. It is a 55-storey office tower completed and occupied in 2009 and is one of the prominent high-rise buildings in the Bryant Park/Times Square area.
The tower was designed with a strong focus on environmental performance and uses energy-efficiency systems such as on-site cogeneration and water-saving measures; it was developed to achieve high-level green building credentials. Its location places it within walking distance of major Midtown transit hubs and cultural institutions.
The building houses corporate offices and retail at street level and is integrated into the dense urban block around Bryant Park and the New York Public Library.
- Basic facts: The building has 55 occupied floors and opened for occupancy in 2009; it was developed at 1 Bryant Park beside Bryant Park in Midtown Manhattan.
- Sustainability features: Designed with extensive energy-efficiency measures including on-site cogeneration, greywater recycling, and underfloor air distribution to meet high sustainability targets.
How to Get to Bank of America Tower (Manhattan)#
The Bank of America Tower sits at Bryant Park/1 Bryant Park in Midtown Manhattan (42nd Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenues). The nearest subway stations are 42 St-Bryant Park (B, D, F, M) and 5th Ave-Bryant Park (7); both are an easy walk to the building (generally under 5 minutes). If driving, the building is in central Manhattan so expect short trips from nearby Midtown landmarks (taxis and rideshares are the usual drop‑off option).
Tips for Visiting Bank of America Tower (Manhattan)#
- Don't expect a public observation deck - the Bank of America Tower at One Bryant Park is an office skyscraper with public access normally limited to the lobby, so plan to photograph the building and skyline from Bryant Park or the surrounding streets.
- Enter from the Bryant Park/42nd Street side for the clearest plaza and street-level views; visit early morning for cleaner light and fewer pedestrians in your shots.
Best Time to Visit Bank of America Tower (Manhattan)#
Bank of America Tower is an active office skyscraper in Midtown Manhattan - availability for visitors is limited, so plan weekday mid‑day visits when security and crowds are typically lighter.
Weather & Climate near Bank of America Tower (Manhattan)#
Bank of America Tower (Manhattan)'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% | 4.7 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.5h |
| February | Poor | -3° - 5° | -3° | 77 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 4.8 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.5h |
| March | Acceptable | 1° - 10° | 2° | 106 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 4.9 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Good | 6° - 15° | 11° | 105 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 4.7 m/s | 1.2 high | 13.1h |
| May | Very Good | 11° - 22° | 16° | 112 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 4.1 m/s | 1.5 very high | 14.3h |
| June | Excellent | 16° - 26° | 21° | 94 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 3.9 m/s | 1.8 very high | 14.8h |
| July | Excellent | 19° - 29° | 24° | 115 mm | some cloud | 74% | 3.6 m/s | 1.8 very high | 14.6h |
| August | Excellent | 19° - 28° | 24° | 110 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° | 106 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 4.4 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 |
