The Osborne
Historical Site Historic Manhattan apartment building on West 57th Street
A prewar apartment building near Carnegie Hall, the Osborne draws architecture fans for its ornate sandstone façade and carved details and sits steps from concert halls and galleries.
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The Osborne is a historic residential building on Manhattan’s West 57th Street near Carnegie Hall and Midtown cultural landmarks. It is known locally as a late 19th/early 20th-century luxury apartment block.
As a private residential building the exterior architecture is the primary public feature; the building is notable for its street-level presence and proximity to major Midtown venues rather than for visitor facilities.
Originally developed as an upscale residential or residential-hotel property, the building has retained its residential use while becoming recognised for its historic architectural character and location in Manhattan’s cultural corridor.
Located on the south side of Midtown Manhattan near the approaches to Columbus Circle and within walking distance of Carnegie Hall and the Broadway theatre district.
- Central Midtown location: The building is a historic Upper West Side residential landmark located close to Carnegie Hall and other cultural institutions on and near West 57th Street.
Tips for Visiting The Osborne #
- The Osborne is a private residential landmark - plan to view and photograph it only from the public pavement across the street; entry is not open to casual visitors and residents' privacy should be respected.
- Visit around golden hour to see the ornate Romanesque façade at its most photogenic and to avoid the daytime commuter bustle near nearby Lincoln Center and Columbus Circle.
- Combine an exterior viewing with a short walk to nearby cultural sites (Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center) so you don't make a special trip for the building alone; many visitors miss how well the Osborne fits into the Midtown cultural circuit.
Best Time to Visit The Osborne #
Best viewed in spring or autumn for comfortable weather when seeing the building's exterior and surrounding Midtown is most pleasant.
Weather & Climate near The Osborne #
The Osborne'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).
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February
February is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (106 mm).
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April
April is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (112 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm).
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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).
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November
November is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (106 mm).
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December
December is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm).
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