Ted Weiss Federal Building

The Ted Weiss Federal Building, located at 290 Broadway in Lower Manhattan, is a striking 34-story skyscraper that opened in 1994. Designed by Hellmuth Obata & Kassabaum, it features a modernized Federal style with postmodern elements. The building houses offices for various federal agencies, including the IRS and EPA, and includes a visitor center for the nearby African Burial Ground National Monument. The site has a rich history, previously serving as a burial ground for individuals of African descent. Visitors can appreciate the building's unique architecture, its artistic colonnade, and its significance within the historic Civic Center neighborhood.