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.
Trump World Tower at a Glance#
Address: 845 United Nations Plaza, Manhattan, New York, NY 10017, USA
About Trump World Tower#
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.
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.
Weather & Climate near Trump World Tower#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -4° - 4° | -5° | 95 mm | partly cloudy | 87% | 4.8 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.5h |
| February | Poor | -3° - 5° | -4° | 77 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 4.9 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.5h |
| March | Acceptable | 1° - 10° | 2° | 107 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 5.0 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Good | 6° - 16° | 11° | 104 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 4.8 m/s | 1.2 high | 13.1h |
| May | Very Good | 11° - 22° | 16° | 111 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 4.2 m/s | 1.5 very high | 14.3h |
| June | Excellent | 16° - 26° | 21° | 93 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 4.0 m/s | 1.8 very high | 14.8h |
| July | Excellent | 20° - 29° | 24° | 114 mm | some cloud | 74% | 3.7 m/s | 1.8 very high | 14.6h |
| August | Excellent | 19° - 28° | 24° | 109 mm | some cloud | 73% | 3.6 m/s | 1.6 very high | 13.6h |
| September | Excellent | 15° - 24° | 20° | 103 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% | 4.5 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.8h |
| December | Poor | -1° - 7° | -1° | 95 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 4.7 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
