Updated on April 10, 2025
Midtown Manhattan is the beating heart of New York City. The neighborhood is the world’s largest central business district, and one of the densest pockets of humanity on Earth. Many of the city’s tallest and most iconic buildings are located here, including The Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building, and Rockefeller Center. Important cultural and political hubs like Times Square, the Broadway Theater District, and the United Nations Headquarters are also located in Midtown.