1. New York Stock Exchange
11 Wall Street
The number of clerks, specialists and brokers on the NYSE floor has been roughly halved to 1,700 from 3,000 at its peak as trading moves electronic; some believe the exchange may eventually become a full-time tourist attraction/museum/television studio.
2. The American Stock Exchange
86 Trinity Place
Long the redheaded stepchild of exchanges, the AMEX is set to be acquired by the NYSE. Its classic Trinity Place headquarters could be next in line for a mixed-use conversion.
3. The New York Mercantile Exchange
1 North End Avenue
In March, the CME Group announced it would acquire the NYMEX for $3.4 billion in stock and cash as both move to electronic trading.
4. New world headquarters of Goldman Sachs
West Street between Vesey and Murray Streets; Battery Park's "Site 26"
Expected to open in 2009, this 43-story glass and stainless-steel tower will house six high-tech trading floors.
5. Merrill Lynch
4 World Financial Center
The famous brokerage firm, rocked by subprime woes, nonetheless recently extended its lease downtown through 2018.
6. 1 Wall Street Court
1 Wall Street Court
Formerly the Cocoa Exchange, the 105-year-old building was converted in 2006 into a 15-floor, 126-unit condo.
7. 10 Hanover Square
10 Hanover Square
Converted in 2005, this 24-floor, 493-unit luxury rental dwelling was once Goldman Sachs's headquarters.
8. Equinox
14 Wall Street
A coin flip away from the NYSE, this posh fitness center is coupled with retail space and part of a development owned by Capstone Equities and the Carlyle Group.
9. Brown Brothers Harriman
140 Broadway
Among Wall Street's most storied firms, BBH moved to this modern, sleek skyscraper along Cedar Street in 2001.
10. The Crest at 63 Wall Street
63 Wall Street
Originally built in 1929, this 36-story neoclassical building was the former home of storied private bank Brown Brothers, which in 1931 merged with Harriman Brothers, then located at 59 Wall Street. The 63 Wall building now houses 476 luxury rental apartments; it was the first residential building to open on Wall Street after the September 11 attack.
11. Thomas Pink Flagship
63 Wall Street
The London clothier opened this 3,000-square-foot shop here, between Hanover and Pearl, in summer 2007.
12. Future site of the Freedom Tower
Bounded by West, Vesey, Fulton and Washington Streets; formerly occupied by World Trade Center towers 1 and 2
Construction has begun on this Port Authority–led project, which will include a 9/11 memorial, a cultural center and shopping options. Cushman & Wakefield is handling the leasing.
13. 7 World Trade Center
250 Greenwich Street
Larry Silverstein's 52-story office space is the first of the World Trade Center sites to be rebuilt, and is already about three-fourths leased.
14. Cipriani
55 Wall Street
The restaurant/bar/event space/condo complex occupies a space that was home to the New York Merchants' Exchange, the Custom House for the Port of New York, National City Bank and the Regent Hotel.
15. Tiffany & Co.
37 Wall Street
One of Manhattan's first skyscrapers, this building was once home to Trust Company of America. In addition to the famous luxury retailer, the site now boasts 373 high-end rentals.
16. Claremont Prep
41 Broad Street
Housed in the former Bank of America International Building, this tony private school opened three years ago. What was
a grand banking hall featuring restored historic murals by Griffith Baily Coale has been transformed into an auditorium and performing-arts center.
17. Future site of W New York–Downtown Hotel and Residences
123 Washington Street
Already under construction one block south of the Freedom Tower, 72 of 223 condos in this 58-story tower sold out on day one.
18. Future site of Four Seasons Hotel and Condominiums
99 Church Street
This proposed 80-story tower would be the tallest residential building in Manhattan. Construction starts in June.
19. Bobby Van's
25 Broad Street
25 Broad used to be Broad Exchange, and was PaineWebber's headquarters for 70 years; it's now the area's most popular restaurant-and-condo complex.
20. Hermès
15 Broad Street
This luxury men's clothing store opened in the former JPMorgan headquarters in 2007.
21. 45 John
45 John Street
Once an office building owned by the Dutch Protestant Church, 45 John will have condos available later this year.
