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.
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.
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.
Weather & Climate near CitySpire #
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.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 4°C and lows of -4°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (106 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (112 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (114 mm).
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August
August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (109 mm).
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September
September is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (106 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm) and partly cloudy skies.