Times Square Tower — Local services in New York

Times Square Tower, completed in 2004, stands at 47th Street and Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. Rising 47 stories and 726 feet, it was developed by Boston Properties and designed by David Childs of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. Unlike many neighboring buildings, it was built on speculation—without a major tenant secured—yet quickly attracted law firms and media companies due to its prime location and advanced infrastructure.

The tower features a unique structural core offset to the west, maximizing open floor space and flexibility for tenants. Its curtain wall is composed of low-iron glass, offering exceptional clarity and light transmission, while minimizing solar heat gain. The building’s lobby includes a large-scale digital art installation by Ben Rubin and Mark Hansen, titled “Moveable Type,” which dynamically displays archived content from The New York Times.

Times Square Tower is one of the few skyscrapers in the area that incorporates a full-building backup power system, ensuring uninterrupted operations during blackouts. Its foundation required complex engineering due to the presence of subway tunnels beneath, including the 42nd Street Shuttle and the 7 train.

The building’s zoning required it to include illuminated signage, contributing to the iconic glow of Times Square. However, its signage is integrated more subtly than neighboring towers, blending commercial visibility with architectural restraint. The tower also includes a private rooftop terrace for tenants—rare in Midtown high-rises.

Despite its modernity, the tower sits on a site once occupied by the Rialto Theatre, a silent film palace from 1916, linking it to Times Square’s cinematic past. This blend of innovation and history makes Times Square Tower a quiet but significant presence in New York’s skyline.

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48-story office skyscraper located at the southern end of Times Square. The building stands 724 feet (221 meters) tall and was completed in April 2004. It was designed by David Childs of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill and developed by Boston Properties. The tower is known for its steel superstructure and glass curtain wall facade, with large billboards on the lower stories as part of the 42nd Street...

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