The New York Times Building
Building Skyscraper housing The New York Times headquarters
Renzo Piano’s New York Times Building in Midtown Manhattan is noted for its glazed ceramic rod façade and its role as the newspaper’s headquarters; visitors often note the architecture and its place in the city’s media scene.
The New York Times Building is a commercial skyscraper in Midtown Manhattan that houses the headquarters of The New York Times Company; it was completed in 2007. The design is a collaboration between Renzo Piano and the architectural firm Fox & Fowle.
The building is noted for its lightweight glazed façade with an external ceramic rod screen that reduces solar gain and gives the tower a distinctive textured appearance. Internally it contains office floors designed for newsroom and corporate functions and public-level retail space at street level.
Commissioned by The New York Times as a new corporate headquarters, the tower was developed in the early 2000s and completed in 2007; it replaced the company’s earlier Midtown offices. The project was part of a broader wave of early-21st-century commercial development in Midtown Manhattan.
The tower stands in Midtown Manhattan on Eighth Avenue between 40th and 41st Streets in New York City, within walking distance of Times Square and the Port Authority bus terminal.
- Architect and completion: Designed by architect Renzo Piano in collaboration with the firm Fox & Fowle (now FXCollaborative) and completed in 2007, the building serves as headquarters for The New York Times Company.
- Structure and features: The tower rises to 52 storeys and features a ceramic rod screen and curtain-wall system intended to improve energy performance and visual articulation.
How to Get to The New York Times Building #
The New York Times Building (Midtown Manhattan) is at 620 Eighth Avenue near 40th-41st Streets. It’s a short walk from major subway hubs: 42 St-Port Authority (A, C, E) is about 1 block away, and Times Square-42 St (1,2,3,7,N,Q,R,W,S) is a 5-10 minute walk. The building is in Midtown Manhattan and easily reached on foot from those stations or by numerous local buses; driving in Midtown is possible but parking is limited.
Tips for Visiting The New York Times Building #
- The New York Times Building is an active office tower with a publicly accessible lobby but no regular public tours-plan to view the architecture and façade from the street or lobby rather than expect interior access.
- Check for special public events or architecture‑themed tours that occasionally include the building; otherwise combine a short visit with nearby Bryant Park and the New York Public Library.
- If you want architectural context, look for commentary on Renzo Piano's design and the building's ceramic rod screen in architecture guides rather than expecting exhibits on site.
Best Time to Visit The New York Times Building #
For public access to the lobby and a quieter experience, visit The New York Times Building on weekday mornings during regular business hours.
Weather & Climate near The New York Times Building #
The New York Times Building'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.
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 15°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 (94 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 (115 mm).
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August
August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (110 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 (94 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 (96 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
