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Continental Center | |
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General information | |
Status | Completed |
Type | Office |
Location | New York City, New York, United States |
Completed | 1983 |
Height | |
Roof | 169 m (554 ft) |
Technical details | |
Floor count | 41 |
Floor area | 1.092.537 sq ft (101.500 m²) |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | Swanke Hayden Connell Architects |
Developer | Rockefeller Group |
The Continental Center is an office skyscraper located in the Financial District of Manhattan, New York City. [1]
Built in 1983, in the construction of Swanke Hayden Connell Architects, the building is 41 stories tall and reaches a height of 169 metres (554 ft). [2]
Originally designed for the CNA company, formerly the Continental Ins. Cos, which moved their office from 80 Maiden Ln, the building is now occupied by major financial and legal firms. The octagonal floor of the building and the glass facade contrast with the neighboring high-rise skyscrapers, such as 120 Wall Street and One Chase Manhattan Plaza. In addition to offices, the building includes a cafeteria, an auditorium and classrooms for use by the occupants. [2]
The New York Times reported that 99c, an LLC associated with 161 Water Street, purchased the building in July 2024. [3]
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