Among the concerns was that this tower would dwarf the headquarters of the United Nations across the street, in particular the United Nations Secretariat Building. Prior to construction, many neighbors, including veteran journalist Walter Cronkite, opposed the building due to its height and lack of distinguishing exterior features. Trump also acquired unused air rights from at least seven adjacent low-rise properties, specifically two brownstones, the Church of the Holy Family and the Japan Society. In 1997, Donald Trump and his partners, including the Daewoo Corp., a South Korean chaebol, signed a deal to purchase the site from the United Engineering Trustees for $52 million. The Center was demolished to make way for the Trump World Tower. In 1961, the 18-story United Engineering Center was built on the site. The building is constructed with concrete to increase its wind resistance. The resulting large windows allow for extensive views of the East River and Midtown Manhattan. The tower is rectangular in plan, measuring 77 by 144 feet (23 by 44 m) with a slenderness ratio of 11:1. 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. It was developed by Donald Trump and was constructed between 19. The tower is located at 845 United Nations Plaza, on First Avenue between 47th and 48th Streets. Trump World Tower is a residential condominium building in the Turtle Bay neighborhood of Midtown Manhattan in New York City. Trump World Tower in Manhattan, as viewed across the East River from Long Island City, Queens in May 2010.Ĩ45 United Nations Plaza ( ), Manhattan, New York CityĤ0☄5′08″N 73★8′04″W / 40.7523°N 73.9677°W / 40.7523 -73.9677
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