CitySpire

Building Mixed-use Manhattan skyscraper with distinctive crown and spire

A mixed-use skyscraper on 56th Street with a distinctive crown and spire, CitySpire figures in Midtown Manhattan skyline walks and architectural tours focused on 1980s high-rise design.

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CitySpire is a mixed-use skyscraper in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, located on West 56th Street near Broadway and close to Carnegie Hall. The tower was completed in the late 1980s and combines residential and commercial functions.

The building is primarily of interest as a piece of late 20th century New York high-rise development and for its location within the dense cultural and commercial district of Midtown. It features a distinctive crown that is illuminated at night and private residential amenities rather than public tourist facilities.

Constructed during the 1980s real estate expansion in Midtown, the tower reflects mixed-use zoning common to that era and has been used for condominiums and offices since opening. Its presence influenced local planning and skyline views in the surrounding neighborhood.

CitySpire sits between Broadway and Seventh Avenue in midtown Manhattan, within walking distance of Carnegie Hall, Central Park to the north, and other Midtown cultural venues and commercial corridors.

  • Completion: A mixed-use skyscraper completed in the late 1980s located on West 56th Street in Midtown Manhattan, near Carnegie Hall and Central Park.
  • Use: Contains residential units and commercial space; its distinctive crown and setback massing are visible in the Midtown skyline.
CitySpire
40.7644, -73.9797

How to Get to CitySpire #

CitySpire is in Midtown Manhattan (near 57th-59th Streets, on the edge of the Columbus Circle/Carnegie Hall area). From across Manhattan take the subway to 59th Street-Columbus Circle (1, A, B, C, D) or to nearby 57th Street (N, Q, R, W) and walk about 5-10 minutes to the building. If driving, follow local avenues (Broadway/Seventh Avenue) into Midtown and expect typical Manhattan downtown traffic and paid street/garage parking.

Best Time to Visit CitySpire #

Best in spring or autumn for comfortable weather and good light for photos of this Midtown New York skyscraper.

Spring
March-May · 5-20°C
Mild, changeable weather-good time for photographing the building and Midtown streets with moderate foot traffic.
Summer
June-August · 20-30°C
Warm to hot; Midtown is busy with tourists and events, and sidewalks are lively.
Autumn
September-November · 5-20°C
Crisp, pleasant weather and generally comfortable conditions for sightseeing; crowds ease after summer.

Weather & Climate near CitySpire #

Climate

CitySpire'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 (1210 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

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 4°C and lows of -4°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-4°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

96 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.5h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

77 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.5h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (106 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

106 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

68 Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
16°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

105 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
13.1h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (112 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 22°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

112 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
Very High
14.3h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

82 Excellent

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
16° 26°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

93 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.8
UV Index
Very High
14.8h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (114 mm).

82 Excellent

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
19° 29°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

114 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.8
UV Index
Very High
14.6h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (109 mm).

82 Excellent

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
19° 28°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

109 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.6
UV Index
Very High
13.6h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm).

80 Excellent

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
15° 24°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

104 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
18°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

93 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.0h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (106 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

106 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.8h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

95 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.2h daylight

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