New York Public Library Main Branch

The Stephen A. Schwarzman Building is the flagship building in the system in the neighborhood of in .
  • Library
  • …lies at an elevation of 69 feet (21 metres)
  • …is wheelchair accessible
  • …is operated by New York Public Library
  • …is named after Stephen A. Schwarzman
  • Opening hours:
    Monday and Thursday–Saturday: 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
    Tuesday–Wednesday: 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
  • Description: research library in Manhattan, New York, USA
  • Address: 476 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10018
  • Also known as
    “42nd Street Library”
    “Central Library”
    “HSSL”
    “HSSRL”
    “Humanities and Social Sciences Library”
    “Humanities and Social Sciences Research Library”
    “New York Central Library”
    “New York Public Library at Bryant Park”
    “NYPL”
    “NYPL Central Library”
    “NYPL Main Branch”
    “SASB”
    “Stephen A. Schwarzman Building”
    “The Humanities and Social Sciences Library”
  • Established: May 23, 1911

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Empire State Building and Bryant Park.
The is a 102-story, supertall… is situated 2,000 feet southwest of New York Public Library Main Branch.
Jim.henderson, Public domain.
is a 9.6-acre, privately managed public park in the borough of .
is a commuter rail terminal… is situated 1,400 feet east of New York Public Library Main Branch.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Midtown East and Diamond District.
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New York Public Library Main Branch

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Latitude
40.75322° or 40° 45′ 12″ north
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-73.98225° or 73° 58′ 56″ west
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Notable Places Nearby

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Nearby Places

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