Third Avenue—widely known as “The Lipstick Building”—is one of Manhattan’s most recognizable office towers. Rising 34 stories at the corner of Third Avenue and East 53rd Street, the building is defined by its curved, tiered design clad in red granite and stainless steel.
Offering over 600,000 square feet of Class A office space, the property includes a public plaza and the well-known Wolfgang’s Steakhouse at its base. It is conveniently located near the Lexington Avenue–53rd Street station, providing access to the E, M, and 6 subway lines, and is within walking distance of Grand Central Terminal.
Completed in 1986, the building was designed by John Burgee Architects in collaboration with Philip Johnson. A standout example of postmodern architecture, it was praised for breaking away from the rigid lines of earlier Midtown towers. Its distinctive, lipstick-like form—rising in three rounded tiers above a colonnaded base with subtle Art Deco detailing—has made it a lasting architectural icon of its era.
Building Amenities
- Atrium
- Bus Line
- Metro/Subway
- Property Manager on Site
- Restaurant
- Central Heating
- Air Conditioning
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Transportation in Plaza District
Being within walking distance to iconic landmarks, shopping centers, dining, and entertainment options, Plaza District gives an array of accessible choices for transportation options. A variety of subway and bus stations served this hot-spot location and giving you an easy way to moving from one point to another. The M1, M2, M5, M7, and M57, and the 5th Avenue Station is located right at the beginning of Central Park on 59th Street.
Subway:
| Lexington Avenue/59th Street |        |
| 59th Street–Columbus Circle |      |
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