Bank of America Tower

Learn more about Bank of America Tower. Short facts, prices and interesting facts.

Address: Bank of America Building, 1 Byrant Park, 113 West 42nd Street, New York, NY.
Architect: Cook & Fox Architects.
Awards: 2010 Best Tall Building Americas award.
Best views of: Byrant Park, Times Square.
Built: 2004-2009.
Dining options: Many avialable nearby at Byrant Park and Times Square.
Elevator speed: 486 meters per minute or 18mph/28kmh.
Floors: 58.
Height: 1200ft/370m .
Opening times: N/A
Price: The lobby and public parts of the building are free to visit.
Tour guide: N/A
Visitors per year: N/A
When to go: To visit the public space, it is best to go outside of busy work hours such as early morning, midday lunch and early evening.

What is the purpose of this building?

The building is used for commercial purposes, and it serves as the New York headquarters of the Bank of America.

Funny facts about this building

The architectural design of the tower was influenced by New York Crystal Palace building. This was the first building in America to be built using glass and steel and was built in 1853 in the nearby Byrant Park.

Current and previous owners

The building is owned by the Bank of America, and it is the tallest of many landmark buildings that the corporation has built across the US.

Dress code and what to bring

Although the tower is used for commercial purposes only, there is a public part of the building which has shops (including a Starbucks) and a large street-level atrium.

What’s unique about it

The Tower has an Urban Garden Room, where visitors can relax in the atrium, watch passersby and even play chess. The Urban Garden features huge sculptures, ranging between 7ft and 25ft, that are composed of living ferns, mosses, plants and lichens.