Tower 56

The Ritz Tower, also known as Tower 56, is a landmarked skyscraper in New York's Turtle Bay neighborhood. Opened in 1926, the building was designed in the Beaux-Arts style by Emery Roth and Thomas Hastings and rises 41 stories to a height of 164.9 meters (541 feet). Architecturally, the tower stands out for its numerous setbacks, its richly decorated limestone base with putti and urn sculptures, and its pyramid-shaped roof topped with an obelisk. Originally conceived as an elegant apartment hotel, the building now houses condominiums that offer residents hotel-style services such as housekeeping and restaurants. You can admire the historic facade and imposing silhouette at the intersection of Park Avenue and East 57th Street, just a few blocks from Central Park.