FiDi aka The Trump Building was briefly the tallest building in the world when known as Bank of Manhattan but was overtaken by the Chrysler Building.  Competition for "world's tallest building" title Construction of the Bank of Manhattan Building at 40 Wall Street began in 1928, with a planned height of 840 feet (260 m), making it 135 feet (41 m) taller than the nearby Woolworth Building, completed in 1913. More importantly, the plans were designed to be two feet taller than the Chrysler Building, which was in an ostensible competition to be the world's tallest building. To stay ahead in the race, the architects of 40 Wall Street changed their originally announced height of 840 feet (260 m), or 68 stories, to 927 feet (283 m), or 71 stories, making their building, upon completion in May 1930, the tallest in the world. This triumph turned out to be short-lived. Uptown at 405 Lexington Avenue, the Chrysler Building developers had plans in the works to top 40 Wall Street. By October 1929, tycoon Walter Chrysler used his secret weapon to win the race to the top: a 125-foot (38 m) stainless steel spire was clandestinely assembled in the Chrysler Building's crown and hoisted into place, bringing it to a height of 77 stories, or 1,046 feet (319 m). Once completed on May 28, 1930, the Chrysler Building surpassed 40 Wall Street as the tallest building in the world, fulfilling Chrysler's dream. Upset by Chrysler’s victory, Shreve & Lamb, consulting architects of 40 Wall Street, wrote a newspaper article claiming that their building was the tallest, since it contained the world's highest usable floor. They pointed out that the observation deck in the Bank of Manhattan Building was nearly 100 feet (30 m) above the top floor in the Chrysler Building, whose surpassing spire was strictly ornamental and essentially inaccessible. This became a moot point when the Empire State Building was completed eleven months later in 1931, becoming the world’s tallest building in both of those categories, at 1,250 feet (380 m). --Source: Wikipedia   40 Wall Street and Trinity Church   Barriers: Wall Street, a protected fortress.
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 10 Hudson Yards (also called the South Tower or Tower C[3]) is an office building that was completed in 2016 in Manhattan's West Side. Located near Hell's Kitchen, Chelsea and the Penn Station area, the building is a part of the Hudson Yards urban renewal project.   One World Trade Center, tallest building in the Western Hemisphere    The Silver Towers are twin residential buildings in the Hell's Kitchen (also referred to as Clinton) neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City. The 60-story buildings stand on the west side of Eleventh Avenue between 41st Street and 42nd Street near the Hudson River and contain 1,359 units. The project includes a 75-foot (23 m) pool, the largest in a New York City residential building, as well as a quarter-acre public park on the west side of the towers. The Silver Towers were completed in June 2009 Ultimate New York City luxury living steps away from Times Square, Silver Towers feature double height windows with 9” to 11” high ceilings that illuminate your days with sunlight and evenings with spectacular views of the city’s skyline. The residences are meticulously designed, offering a harmonious blend of kitchen surfaces, contemporary finishes, and floor to ceiling windows that flood the apartment with light and air. White glove services including doorman, a state-of-the-art health club, indoor swimming pool, and on-site parking, are just some of the offerings that enhance the ease of urban living at Silver Towers. Silver Towers and local businesses sponsor special events on the Resident Rooftop Lounge that create a sense of community by allowing residents to connect with each other. FEATURES & AMENITIES Attended Lobby Concierge FT Doorman Hi Rise Post War Central AC Full Service Garage Garden Pool Roof Deck Washer/Dryer in building Elevator Mail Room Business Center Party Room Children's Playroom Lounge Fitness Center Rooftop Terrace Outdoor Entertainment Space Courtyard In-Unit Washer/Dryer Bike Room Screening Room Terraces / Balconies |
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