Building: Two WorldWide Plaza

Constructed in 1988 by developer William Zeckendorf, Jr., Worldwide Plaza, with its grand, Post-Modern design, was an ambitious project that served as a major catalyst for the midtown revitalization of 8th Avenue. Today, Worldwide Plaza is among the most distinguished luxury developments in Clinton/Midtown West.

Occupying an entire city block, from 49th to 50th between 8th and 9th Avenues, Worldwide Plaza is most easily recognized by its 50-story commercial office tower with a signature copper pyramid top known as “David’s Diamond,” after architect David Childs. The residential component of Worldwide Plaza is comprised of a 39-story tower at 350 West 50th Street, a 7-story building at 393 West 49th Street, and 12 adjoining townhouses. A mid-block, landscaped public square serves to link Worldwide Plaza’s residential and commercial components, and features a fountain and outdoor café.

Worldwide Plaza amenities include:

• 24-hour doorman and concierge services
• TMPL GYM by David Barton
• on-site parking garage
• two laundry rooms per floor
• private, interior garden courtyard
• landscaped public plaza and café
• excellent subway and bus access: C/E trains at 50th St & 8th Ave; #1 train at 50th St & 7th Ave; M20 and M104 at 8th Ave; M11 at 9th Ave; M50 crosstown bus

Nearby points of interest include:

• MoMA
• Carnegie Hall
• Lincoln Center
• Theatre District
• Central Park
• Times Square
• Rockefeller Center and Radio City Music Hall
• Shops at Columbus Circle Mall, including Whole Foods Market

Building description provided by Pat Gustina