One57 Building
Manhattan supertall residential skyscraper on Billionaires' Row
One57 on Manhattan's 57th Street sits on Billionaires' Row as a luxury residential skyscraper known for Central Park and skyline views. Sightseers photograph it amid Midtown's high‑rise corridor.
One57 at a Glance#
Address: 157 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019, USA
Website: https://www.extell.com/one57/
About One57#
One57 is a high-rise residential and hotel tower at 157 West 57th Street in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, completed in 2014. It is part of the cluster of supertall buildings known as Billionaires’ Row near Central Park.
The building contains luxury condominium apartments and a luxury hotel occupying lower floors, offering direct views toward Central Park and the Midtown skyline. Public access is limited to the hotel and street-level retail; most observation points are private. The tower is notable for high-value real-estate transactions and luxury finishes rather than public visitor attractions.
Developed by Extell Development Company and designed by French architect Christian de Portzamparc, the project was constructed in the early 2010s and delivered in 2014. The mixed-use scheme combined hotel operations with full-floor condominiums and associated amenity spaces.
The tower sits on West 57th Street in Midtown Manhattan, immediately south of Central Park and adjacent to Carnegie Hall and other Midtown cultural institutions. It is within walking distance of Columbus Circle and accessible via multiple subway lines.
- Viewing: Located on Manhattan’s Billionaires’ Row with direct sightlines toward Central Park and Carnegie Hall; there is no public observation deck, so views are primarily from hotel rooms or private residences.
- Developer and architect: Developed by Extell Development Company and designed by architect Christian de Portzamparc, completed and opened in 2014.
What to See#
- Park Hyatt New York: Contains a luxury hotel operated under the Park Hyatt brand occupying the lower floors and public areas of the building, including hotel rooms and amenities.
- Residential condominiums: Private condominium residences occupy the tower above the hotel; many units are full-floor apartments and include private terraces and high-end finishes.
How to Get to One57#
One57 is at 157 West 57th Street in Midtown Manhattan (between Sixth and Seventh Avenues). Subway access: take the N, Q, R to 57th Street-Seventh Avenue or the F to 57th Street-Sixth Avenue, or the A, B, C, D, 1 lines to 59th Street-Columbus Circle; all of those stations are generally a 2-8 minute walk to the building. Driving and parking in Midtown are possible but limited; the building is in the central Manhattan grid and easily reached on foot from nearby subway stops.
Tips for Visiting One57#
- One57 is a private residential skyscraper with no public observation deck-plan only to view and photograph the building from public vantage points on West 57th Street or from nearby sections of Central Park rather than attempting to enter the lobby.
- For skyline and Central Park perspectives that show One57 well, head to Central Park's mid‑park viewpoints or the paths around the southeast corner of the park in late afternoon-this timing gives good light on the façade and avoids peak pedestrian traffic.
- Respect building privacy and security: the tower's entrance is controlled and residents expect discretion, so keep to public sidewalks and nearby public spaces for photography.
Best Time to Visit One57#
For visiting the Midtown area and viewing the skyline, spring and fall (Apr-Jun, Sep-Nov) are the most comfortable; the building itself has limited public access.
Weather & Climate near One57#
One57'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.
| 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° - 16° | 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° | 93 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 3.9 m/s | 1.8 very high | 14.8h |
| July | Excellent | 19° - 29° | 24° | 114 mm | some cloud | 74% | 3.6 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° | 93 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° | 95 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 4.6 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |