Someone renamed NYC's Trump Tower 'Dump Tower' on Google Maps

It's unclear who did it, but changes to Google Maps needs to be approved by an employee.
 By 
Victoria Ho
 on 
Original image replaced with Mashable logo
Original image has been replaced. Credit: Mashable

Some comedic genius has quietly renamed Donald Trump's glitzy Manhattan building "Dump Tower."

If you Google "Trump Tower," you'll see a pin labelled "Dump Tower" on Fifth Avenue. Don't expect it to stay that way for long, though.

Original image replaced with Mashable logo
Original image has been replaced. Credit: Mashable

Some people online think it was a Google employee who changed the name, although that remains to be confirmed.


You May Also Like

Changing a landmark name appears to be a manual process that needs authorisation from an employee.

According to Google's instructions, changes to the map database are reviewed by hand, so theoretically, someone would have had to deliberately hit "confirm" on Dump Tower.

Trump supporters are not impressed.

Some others seem to be able to find the humour in it though.

The president-elect lives in a three-storey penthouse apartment on the 58th floor, and works on the 26th floor.

His private elevator is also covered in 24-karat gold.

Mashable Image
Victoria Ho

Victoria Ho is Mashable's Asia Editor, based in Singapore. She previously reported on news and tech at The Business Times, TechCrunch and ZDNet. When she isn't writing, she's making music with her band

Mashable Potato

Recommended For You
Google Maps receives major upgrade with 3D redesign, AI feature
Google Maps upgrade

Google Maps looks different for some users in big change
google maps logo on a phone

BTS bring 'Arirang' to NYC and break down that chaotic 'Hooligan' lyric
BTS in New York City for Spotify event

Ads may be coming to Apple Maps as soon as this summer, report says
Apple apps on a toolbar including Maps

Google Maps adds Gemini to a major feature in new test
Google Maps logo on smartphone

Trending on Mashable
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for April 3, 2026
Connections game on a smartphone

Wordle today: Answer, hints for April 3, 2026
Wordle game on a smartphone

Google launches Gemma 4, a new open-source model: How to try it
Google Gemma

What's new to streaming this week? (April 3, 2026)
A composite of images from film and TV streaming this week.

NYT Strands hints, answers for April 3, 2026
A game being played on a smartphone.
The biggest stories of the day delivered to your inbox.
These newsletters may contain advertising, deals, or affiliate links. By clicking Subscribe, you confirm you are 16+ and agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Thanks for signing up. See you at your inbox!