There is beautiful (or at least noteworthy) architecture all over NYC. Here is a list of our must-sees and they are free to look at and in many cases free to visit.

• 911 7th Ave (at 58th St) New York NY 10019
• 30th Street Station (138 W 30th St New York NY 10001)
  This is an unexpected fortress/castle in the middle of mundane midtown.
• The Church of the Transfiguration (One E 29th St btwn Fifth and Madison Aves)
  See the self tour section for architectural details.
• Central Synagogue (652 Lexington Ave at 55th St)
  Free docent–led tours at 12:45pm every Friday.
• Chrysler Building (Lexington Ave at 42nd St)
• Citigroup Center (53rd St and Lexington Ave)
• City Hall (260 Broadway)
  Free weekday tours but must RSVP.
• Emmett Building (95 Madison Ave)
• Hearst Magazine Building (300 W57th St at 8th Ave)
• Lipstick Building (885 Third Ave at 53rd St)
• Empire State Building (5th Ave at 34th St)
• Gracie Mansion (East End Avenue at 88th Street)
  Admission for children and students are free.
• Grand Central Terminal (42nd St at Lexington Ave)
  Check out the self-guided tour. Free tours are also offered.
• The Helmsley (230 Park Ave btwn 45th and 46 Streets)
• Lever House (390 Park Ave btwn 53rd and 54th Sts)
• The Little Church Around the Corner (One E 29th St
  btwn 5th and Madison Aves)
• Manhattan Municipal Building (1 Centre St at the intersection of Chambers and Centre Sts)
• NY Public Library (455 5th Ave New York NY 10016)
  Free tours every day at 11am and 2pm.
• The Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in New York (233 Madison Ave New York NY 10016)
• Post Office (Eighth Ave (bwtn W 31 & W 32 Sts)
• Riverside Church (490 Riverside Drive)
  Free one hour Sunday tours begin in the First Balcony at approximately 12:15pm. These tours include a brief history of the church, a summary of its programs, and visits to Christ Chapel, Gethsemane Chapel, the Nave and the Chancel. The organ console is usually included as well.
• Rockefeller Center (5th Ave and 50th St)
  Art deco detailing.
• Seagram Building (375 Park Ave at 53rd Street)
• Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum (1071 5th Ave at 88th St)
• St. Bartholomew’s Church (Park Ave at 51st St)
  Tour the spectacular sacred space of St. Bartholomew’s every Sunday at 12:15 pm.
• St. John the Divine (112th St at Amsterdam Ave) and Children’s Sculpture Park
• St. Patricks Cathedral (460 Madison Ave at 50th St)
• Time Warner Center – Shop (59th & Columbus)
  Large open space, beautiful views of Columbus Circle, fantastic art.
• Tweed Courthouse (52 Chambers St btwn Broadway and Centre St)
  Free weekday tours but must RSVP.
• Ukrainian Institute of America (2 East 79th St)
• Woolworth Building (233 Broadway btwn Park Pl and Barclay St)

Unexpected gems

• 40 W 40th St (south side of Bryant Park), 2nd Ave – check out the gargoyles.
• 107 E 70th St New York NY 10021
• 232 Madison Avenue
• 45 E 66th St (NE corner at Madison Ave)
• 47 – 50 Sts on Lexington Ave
  There are beautiful small details on the buildings of the W and Marriott Hotels and other buildings on the East side of the street.
• 119 W 40th St (btwn Broadway & Avenue of The Americas New York NY 10018
  Gorgeous life-size portrait scultures.

Check out the city’s best gargoyles and grotesques according to Time Out New York.

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