The Times Center

242 West 41st Street New York, New York, NY, USA, 10036
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About us

The Times Center, located in the heart of midtown Manhattan at 242 West 41st Street, is a versatile, visually stunning, state-of-the-art event venue. Designed by acclaimed architect Renzo Piano, The TimesCenter is comprised of The Stage and The Hall, each with its own unique lobby. These are available for rental either individually or in combination, making The TimesCenter an ideal venue for a wide array of private or public corporate and social events.

Venue Details

Total meeting space5,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms-
Standing capacity500
Seating capacity378
Built-
Renovated-
Venue typeSpecial event venues

Awards

Industry awards
EventSite of The Year- Finalist 2010 Time Out Recommended Award 2017

Amenities

Facilities

  • Furniture
  • Internet access
  • Lighting
  • Space (private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Equipment

  • Loading dock
  • Piano
  • Staging area

Alcohol and catering

  • Alcohol (Preferred vendors)
  • Alcohol allowed
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite kitchen
  • Outside caterers allowed

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
5,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
5,000 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
3
Second largest room
5,000 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
500
Seating capacity
378

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Meeting space

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Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
Banquet rounds
675 sq. ft.
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2,800 sq. ft.
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5,000 sq. ft.
75 x 66 sq. ft.
20.3 ft.
378
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5,000 sq. ft.
74.3 x 66.8 sq. ft.
11.1 ft.
390
390

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 11.2 mi

Local Attractions

Times Square

1 min
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Theater District

Theater
1 min
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Madison Square Garden

Recreation
5 mins
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Empire State Building

Historical landmark
10 mins
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Lincoln Center

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10 mins
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Central Park

Historical landmark
11 mins

MoMA

Museum
12 mins
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American Museum of Natural History

Museum
12 mins
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The High Line

Park
15 mins
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The Times Center Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated The Times Center's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
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Does The Times Center have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
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Diversity and Inclusion

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If applicable, could you please provide a link to The Times Center's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
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Health and Safety

Were practices at The Times Center developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
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Does The Times Center clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
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