750 7th Avenue

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building_name = 750 7th Avenue


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constructed = 1989
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use = Office
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roof = 615ft (187m)
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floor_count = 36
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floor_area = 54,920 m²
architect = Kevin Roche John Dinkeloo & Associate
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owner = Hines
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750 Seventh Avenue is a 615ft (187m) tall skyscraper in New York City, New York. It was completed in 1989 and has 36 floors. Kevin Roche John Dinkeloo & Associate designed the building, and it is owned by Hines. The buildings continuous helix culminating in a chimney-like exttension design was caused by the New York City Building Code, which requires stebacks. The 84 exterior column transfers exist because of the owner's requirement for a column free space. The top floors sway so much in severe wind that some employees get motion sickness. It is tied with the New York Life Building for the 74th tallest building in New York City.

ee also

*List of tallest buildings in New York City

References

* [http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=7507avenuenue-newyorkcity-ny-usa Emporis]
* [http://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=892 Skyscraperpage]