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A place · Landmark · Midtown · on 1 of my list

Bank of America Tower.

Worth it, says Antonina. The vibe here is reason enough to come back.

Antonina Pattiz
Antonina PattizI went myself · from my Tallest buildings in New York
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It's on 1 of my list. Each entry below is what I wrote about it there, with my verdict on that list, the fullest first.

Tallest buildings in New York

No. 2 on that list3 min from the subway
Worth it
  • Subway1, 2, 3, 7, A, C, E, N, Q, R, S, W to Times Sq-42 St, 3 min
  • AddressNew York, NY 10036
  • From my guide, updated September 2026.

Located at One Bryant Park in Midtown Manhattan, the Bank of America Tower is a striking addition to the Manhattan skyline and ranks among the tallest buildings in NYC. Rising to a height of 1,200 feet (366 meters), it was completed in 2009.

The building was developed by the Durst Organization and designed by Cook+Fox Architects with sustainability in mind. Don’t just take my word for it, it was awarded LEED Platinum certification, the highest level of environmental performance. The tower includes advanced energy-saving technology like rainwater harvesting and natural daylight optimization.

The vibe here is reason enough to come back.

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