Trump World Tower
| Trump World Tower | |
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Trump World Tower from Long Island in May 2010.
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| General information | |
| Status | Complete |
| Type | Residential |
| Location | Midtown Manhattan, New York City |
| Coordinates | 40°45′08″N 73°58′04″W / 40.7523°N 73.9677°WCoordinates: 40°45′08″N 73°58′04″W / 40.7523°N 73.9677°W |
| Construction started | 1999 |
| Completed | 2001 |
| Cost | $300 million |
| Owner | Donald Trump |
| Height | |
| Roof | 861 ft (262 m) |
| Top floor | 756 ft (230 m) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 72 |
| Floor area | 89,800 m2 (967,000 sq ft) |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Costas Kondylis |
| Structural engineer | WSP Cantor Seinuk |
| Website | |
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Trump World Tower is a residential skyscraper at 845 United Nations Plaza (First Avenue between 47th and 48th Streets) in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. Construction began in 1999 and concluded in 2001.
Designed by the architect Costas Kondylis, the building is 861 feet (262 m) high and has 72 constructed floors (but lists 90 stories on elevator panels) with curtain wall facades of dark, bronze-tinted glass. The resulting large windows allow for extensive views of the East River and Midtown Manhattan. The building is constructed with concrete to improve its wind resistance.
In 1961, the 18-story United Engineering Center was built on the site. The Center was demolished to make way for the Trump World Tower. In 1997, Trump and his partners, including the Daewoo Corp., a South Korean conglomerate, signed a deal to purchase the site from the United Engineering Trustees for $52 million. Trump also acquired unused air rights from at least seven adjacent low-rise properties, specifically two brownstones, the Catholic Holy Family Church and the Japan Society. Demolition began in October 1998.
Prior to construction, many neighbors, including veteran journalist Walter Cronkite, opposed the building due to its height and lack of distinguishing exterior features; among the concerns was that this tower would dwarf the United Nations Headquarters across the street. East Side neighbors who opposed the project raised $400,000 in a bid to defeat it, with investment manager and philanthropist Alberto Vilar contributing $100,000. Opponents argued that the project would block views, was aesthetically unappealing, violated zoning laws, and was out of character with the surrounding neighborhood. The Municipal Art Society also challenged the project on grounds of air pollution. Opponents lost their battle in state court.
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