Health & Mental Health: Kassner Richard J MD

Medical offices in Lower Manhattan often blend into the skyline. Dr. Richard J. Kassner’s practice is no exception—tucked along Washington Street, where the Financial District’s grid meets the quiet edges of Battery Park. The address, 2 Washington St #17, places it steps from the waterfront, a rare pocket where foot traffic slows. This isn’t a clinic with flashy signage or a bustling lobby; it’s a name on a directory, a suite number for those who already know where to go.

Psychiatry and general health services don’t always share the same space, but here, the overlap is intentional. A restroom is noted among the basics—practical, unremarkable, yet a detail some smaller offices overlook. The focus remains on the appointment itself, not the amenities. In a city where specialists fragment into narrow niches, a dual emphasis on mental and physical health still feels like a holdover from an earlier era of practice.

Reaching the office requires little more than a map and patience. Public transit drops passengers within blocks, and the walk from Broadway or the 1 train is short—though the building’s entrance might not announce itself. For first-time visitors, directions via Google Maps can smooth the way: this link pins the exact spot. No frills, no guesswork; just coordinates.

Questions about appointments or services are answered directly—no automated menus or layered voicemail. A call to (212) 495-2900 connects to the practice without detours. It’s a small but persistent detail in a neighborhood where even the oldest storefronts now feel temporary. Around here, the enduring things are the ones nobody bothers to photograph.