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About United Nations Building

The United Nations Building in New York City serves as a global hub for diplomacy and international cooperation. As the home of the UN General Assembly and a range of international bodies, the venue is a unique, non-traditional space designed for formal meetings, not a standard concert hall. This page provides practical, easy-to-use details for visitors, planners, and affiliates looking to understand seating arrangements, access, transportation, parking, and nearby accommodations and dining.

Whether you’re attending a General Assembly session, a meeting of the World Health Organization, or a conference hosted within the Assembly Hall, we’ve got you covered with reliable, straightforward guidance to secure your visit.

Note: All event details are subject to change. When booking tickets or planning a visit, confirm the latest information with official UN event notices and our affiliate partners.

Nearby hotels and dining options are recommended for convenience during UN activities. For travelers seeking streamlined arrangements, we highlight affiliate partner recommendations with trusted brands and verified locations. Public transit is the primary access method, given that on-site visitor parking is not available. The United Nations Building is located at 405 East 42nd Street, within easy reach of Manhattan’s midtown corridors and Grand Central Station.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Capacity: United Nations General Assembly Hall seats about 2,000 people.
  • Address: 405 East 42nd Street, New York, NY 10017 (UN Headquarters).
  • Venue type: International organization headquarters and formal meeting venue (not a traditional ticketed performance venue).
  • Seating chart: 193 delegations, each with six seats (three at the desk and three alternates behind them). The Hall is set in a shallow U-shape with a 75-foot ceiling.
  • Parking: No on-site visitor parking; rely on public transit or nearby private garages.
  • Transit: Subway lines 4/5/6/7 (to Grand Central) or M15/M42 bus routes; Visitor Entrance to UN is at First Avenue & 46th Street.
  • Nearby hotels: Millennium Hilton New York One UN Plaza (adjacent; address: 1-2 United Nations Plaza).
  • Notable events: Regular UN General Assembly sessions and meetings of bodies like the World Health Organization and International Labour Organization; the Assembly Hall hosts occasional General Assembly meetings.
  • Renamed/demolished: The UN Headquarters remains active and intact; no demolition or renaming of the main campus has occurred.