The Orion

Infobox Skyscraper
building_name= The Orion
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location= 350 West 42nd Street
New York City
status= Complete
use=ResidentialCite web|title=The Orion|url=http://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=31581|publisher=SkyscraperPage.com|accessdate=2007-12-23]
groundbreaking= 2004
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opening= 2006
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antenna_spire= 604 feet (184 m)
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floor_count= 58
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architect= Cetra/Ruddy
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The Orion is a skyscraper located in New York City's Midtown Manhattan area. The building rises 604 feet (184 m) above street level, containing 58 floors of residential units.Cite web|title=The Orion|url=http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=streetorion-newyorkcity-ny-usa|accessdate=2007-12-23|publisher=Emporis.com] Despite being only slightly more than 600 feet (183 m) tall, the residential building has dominated the 42nd Street landscape west of Times Square since its topout in September 2005. This means that the tower has views of New York City in every direction. [Cite web|title=Orion|url=http://www.topnycapts.com/blog/NYC-realestate.php/2006/05/24/p402|publisher=Topnycapts.com|accessdate=2007-12-23|date=2006-05-24]

ee also

*List of tallest buildings in New York City

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