Edge NYC

Edge NYC is an observation deck on the 100th floor of 30 Hudson Yards in Manhattan. Its open-air platform projects out from the building, with angled glass panels and a section of transparent floor that looks down toward the streets. From here, you can take in a 360-degree view spanning the Hudson River, Midtown and downtown Manhattan, and, on a clear day, the Statue of Liberty. Explore the outdoor and indoor viewing areas, including the mirrored displays, then settle on the steps to watch the city change in the light.

The outdoor deck and glass floor

Edge sits on the 100th floor of 30 Hudson Yards, about 1,100 feet above Manhattan. Its outdoor platform extends beyond the tower, giving you a view across the city without looking through an enclosed room. Glass panels angle outward around the deck, and the transparent section of floor lets you look down toward the streets below.

The deck faces several parts of the city at once. Look toward Midtown and downtown Manhattan, across the Hudson River, and out to the surrounding waterfront. On a clear day, the Statue of Liberty is also visible. The west-side location gives you a different angle from observation decks elsewhere in Manhattan.

Inside the visit

The route begins on the fourth floor of 30 Hudson Yards. Follow the signs through the shopping complex to find the entrance. Before the elevator, visitors pass through illuminated displays; the elevator takes about 52 seconds to reach the top. The visit includes both indoor and outdoor viewing areas, so you can step inside between time on the exposed deck.

Inside, mirrored and prism displays create a separate visual stop from the skyline. Outdoors, steps provide a place to pause and take in the view. There is also food and drink available at the deck, along with a shop. The open-air setting and the glass floor are the main reasons to spend time outside; the indoor areas give you another place to look around if you want a break from the wind or the crowd.