What to do and see in New York City, New York (NY): The Best Government Buildings

March 15, 2022 Myesha Cogley

Conquering New York in one visit is impossible. Instead, hit the must-sees – the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, the Metropolitan Museum of Art – and then explore off the beaten path with visits to The Cloisters or one of the city’s libraries. Indulge in the bohemian shops of the West Village or the fine dining of the Upper West Side. The bustling marketplace inside of Grand Central Station gives you a literal taste of the best the city has to offer.
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1. NYFD Engine 55

363 Broome St, New York City, NY 10013-4202
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

NYFD Engine 55

2. 53rd Street Public Library

18 West 53rd Street New York, NY, 10019, New York City, NY 10019 +1 212-714-8400 http://www.nypl.org/
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4.5 based on 8 reviews

53rd Street Public Library

3. New York City Hall

City Hall park, New York City, NY 10007 https://www1.nyc.gov/site/designcommission/public-programs/city-hall/about-city-hall.page
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4.5 based on 2 reviews

New York City Hall

4. United Nations Headquarters

405 E 42nd St, New York City, NY 10017-3507 +1 212-963-4475 [email protected] http://visit.un.org
Excellent
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4.0 based on 2,051 reviews

United Nations Headquarters

We regret to inform you that in an abundance of caution and as a preventative measure amidst the current coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, United Nations Headquarters is closed to the public and guided tours have been suspended effective immediately until 31 March. For more information and updates please visit: Facebook, Twitter, & visit.un.org We apologize for any inconvenience caused. Visitors can learn about the UN's peacekeeping and humanitarian efforts by touring the complex, even when it is in session. NEW! Now offering VIRTUAL TOURS! Please visit our website for more information and bookings: visit.un.org

Reviewed By 196diannel - South Australia, Australia

Unfortunately it was raining heavily on the day I joined a tour of the UN headquarters last October. This meant I didn't really see the outside area of the building. So I feel like I missed some interesting areas, views and artworks. However, it's a great experience to peer inside the heart of the UN and I highly recommend it. Our Egyptian tour guide was excellent, unhurried, clearly very knowledgeable about the building and the activities and functions of the organisation and able to answer all the group's questions. The artwork littered throughout the buildings is engaging and thought-provoking and walking into the General Assembly Hall, the Security Council Chamber, and the Economic and Social Council Chamber was memorable. Titbits of information that particularly interested me included worldwide military expenditure since midnight on the day I visited; $3,666,966,642 (in less than 24 hours - staggering) and a mural of the annual military expenditure from 2013 comparing that to Official Development Expenditure, the UN regular budget and the International Disarmament and Non-proliferation Organisations expenditure in the same year - also staggering. It certainly demonstrated priorities. An extra hour before the start of the tour is required for security issues and activities. Don't forget your official ID.

5. Tweed Courthouse

City Hall Park, New York City, NY 10001 http://www.nyc.gov/html/dcas/html/resources/man_tweed.shtml
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4.0 based on 62 reviews

Tweed Courthouse

A building with a shady past, this 1872 Italianate courthouse was built when William Marcy "Boss" Tweed who, in his post as city supervisor, stole millions of dollars in construction funds.

6. Immigrant Building

Ellis Island, New York City, NY 07305
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4.0 based on 3 reviews

Immigrant Building

7. Firehouse, Engine Company 33

42 Great Jones St Between Lafayette Street and The Bowery, New York City, NY 10012-1115 http://www.facebook.com/FDNY-Engine-33-Ladder-9-273285302841328/
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4.0 based on 1 reviews

Firehouse, Engine Company 33

8. Americas Society

680 Park Ave at 68th Street, New York City, NY 10065-5072 +1 212-249-8950 http://www.americas-society.org/
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4.0 based on 2 reviews

Americas Society

9. New York City Criminal Court

100 Centre St, New York City, NY 10013-4308 +1 646-386-4511 http://www.courts.state.ny.us/courts/nyc/criminal/generalinfo.shtml
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4.0 based on 67 reviews

New York City Criminal Court

10. The Municipal Building

Chambers and Centre streets, New York City, NY 10007-1602 http://www.nyc.gov/html/dcas/html/resources/man_munibldg.shtml
Excellent
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4.0 based on 92 reviews

The Municipal Building

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