Olympic Tower (New York City)

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building_name = Olympic Tower


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location = 645 Fifth Avenue, New York City, New York
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constructed = 1972 - 1976
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roof = 620ft (189m)
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floor_count = 51
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floor_area = 92,900 m²
architect = Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
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The Olympic Tower is a 620ft (189m) tall skyscraper in New York City, New York. It was constructed from 1972 to 1976 and has 51 floors. Skidmore, Owings & Merrill designed the building, which is tied with 10 East 40th Street for the 71st tallest building in New York. The tower has 225 units, 92,900 m² of floor area, and is the first building in the city to combine retail, offices, a museum, and apartments. This tower used the air rights of all of the buildings on the blockfront facing Fifth Avenue, and allegedly the use of St. Patrick's Cathedral was considered.

ee also

*List of tallest buildings in New York City

References

* [http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=olympictower-newyorkcity-ny-usa Emporis]
* [http://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=2175 Skyscraperpage]