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4 Times Square: what's nearby, how to get there and when to go · 2026

Midtown Manhattan office workers navigate dense pedestrian crowds at the intersection outside before clearing corporate lobby security.

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Commercial redevelopment defined the modern perimeter of Times Square.

The commercial high-rise stands along Broadway in Midtown Manhattan. Developed by the Durst Organization and designed by the architectural firm Fox and Fowle, the tower shares its city block with the Bank of America Tower. The structure incorporated early sustainable construction methods permitted under local municipal guidelines.

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Urban planning rules in Midtown required developers to install illuminated exterior signage to keep the surrounding sidewalks lit through the night. The project moved forward after lengthy negotiations between private developers and state development authorities, transforming multiple parcels into a consolidated office complex.

Associations
  • Illuminated signageMandated by local zoning to keep the surrounding streetscape bright at night.
  • Fox and FowleArchitectural firm selected for its specialized sustainable building practice.
  • Pedestrian congestionHeavy foot traffic along the Broadway corridor slows daily access to entrances.
  • Durst OrganizationLongtime real estate firm that consolidated the city block for high-rise use.
Facts
  • Architectural firm Fox and Fowle designed the building for the Durst Organization.
  • The skyscraper shares its full city block with the Bank of America Tower.
  • Midtown zoning regulations mandated bright illuminated signage on the exterior facades.
  • The developer combined multiple adjacent land parcels to construct the skyscraper.
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