Lobby walls contain large-veined, chalky white Italian marble, velvet brown-and-black French marble, coffee-colored East Indian satinwood and stainless-steel fixtures, and aluminum-leaf ceilings. Also, a 10-by-50-foot expanse of translucent onyx. 55 Water Street, situated on a four-acre lot overlooking the East River, houses some of the finest office space in New York's financial district. Designed by Emery Roth & Sons, the 52-story tower combines with a 15-story wing to offer a 3.6 million square foot modern office complex just two blocks from Wall Street. An above-street-level 40,000 square foot plaza offers tenants a private park-like setting. Directly north of Jeanette Park, in an easily accessible locale, 55 Water Street presents a rare opportunity for luxury and convenience in the Financial District. New Jersey PATH Trains, the Staten Island Ferry and principal New York subway lines are all conveniently located nearby. Most recently Plaza transformed the lobby into a functional and welcoming space with more light for tenants and visitors. The new reception area houses two reception desks and large LED monitors displaying current national and global news. New amenities include a coffee bar, lounge area, and shoe shine station, adding an element of comfort to the space. With the incorporation of security gates, security is now more fluid and functional creating a threshold at the entry. Unannounced visitors are directed to the newly expanded check-in area.