Trump World Tower

Building Residential skyscraper near United Nations headquarters

Trump World Tower on Manhattan’s East 48th sits opposite the United Nations complex; a glass residential skyscraper noted for luxury apartments and a prominent riverside location on First Avenue.

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Trump World Tower is a high-rise residential condominium tower located in Midtown Manhattan, adjacent to the United Nations Headquarters. It was developed as a luxury residential building and opened around the turn of the 21st century.

The tower is primarily residential and known for its proximity to the UN complex and for providing long views over the East River and Midtown. As a private residential building, public access is limited to the building’s ground-floor areas when open to visitors.

The building sits on the east side of Manhattan in the Turtle Bay/United Nations area, within walking distance of the UN complex and several Midtown subway and bus lines.

  • Address and function: Located adjacent to the United Nations Headquarters in Midtown Manhattan at 845 United Nations Plaza, it was developed as a high-end residential condominium tower.
Trump World Tower
845 United Nations Plaza, Manhattan, New York, NY 10017, USA
40.7523, -73.9677

How to Get to Trump World Tower #

The tower sits on United Nations Plaza near First Avenue and East 48th Street. Nearest subway stations: 51st Street (4/5/6) or Grand Central-42nd Street (multiple lines), both 10-15 minute walks. Numerous buses serve the UN area.

Tips for Visiting Trump World Tower #

  • The tower is a private residential building; respect security and residents' privacy - public photography is best from across the FDR Drive embankment or from 1st Avenue.
  • Pair a visit with a walk through the nearby United Nations Plaza to contextualize the tower's skyline presence.
  • Consider evening shots: the tower's reflective facade catches sunset along the East River in a singular way.

Best Time to Visit Trump World Tower #

Spring and autumn are the most comfortable times to view the tower and the UN precinct.

Spring/Autumn
April-June, September-October · 10-24°C
Pleasant weather for walking the East River promenade and photographing Midtown from the UN side.
Winter
December-March · -5-8°C
Crisp light and empty sidewalks, but expect cold winds off the East River.

Weather & Climate near Trump World Tower #

Climate

Trump World Tower'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 (1207 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 (95 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

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

Weather

95 mm
Rainfall
4.8 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
4.9 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 (107 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

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

Weather

107 mm
Rainfall
5.0 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 (104 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

68 Good

Comfort

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

Weather

104 mm
Rainfall
4.8 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 (111 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

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

Weather

111 mm
Rainfall
4.2 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
4.0 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 20°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (114 mm).

82 Excellent

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
20° 29°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

114 mm
Rainfall
3.7 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
3.6 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 (103 mm).

80 Excellent

Comfort

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

Weather

103 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
4.5 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
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.2h daylight

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