HSBC Tower

Business centers come in many forms, from glass-walled towers to converted townhouses tucked into side streets. HSBC Tower fits neither mold but anchors the southern end of Fifth Avenue with a quiet authority. The 452 Fifth Avenue address sits a block from Bryant Park, close enough to walk to most midtown destinations but far enough from the crowd to keep things manageable. Directions to the lobby are straightforward: enter through the revolving doors and follow the directional signs to elevators and conference suites. Call 212-525-5500 first or last—either way the voice on the line can confirm floor numbers or meeting-room assignments before you step inside. If maps help, use this one to plot a path: see the route. The block doesn’t look like much from the outside, but once inside the elevators climb fast.