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Continental Center (New York City)

Coordinates: 40°42′18″N 74°00′19″W / 40.70511°N 74.00519°W / 40.70511; -74.00519
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Continental Center
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General information
StatusCompleted
TypeOffice
LocationNew York City, New York, United States
Completed1983
Height
Roof169 m (554 ft)
Technical details
Floor count41
Floor area1.092.537 sq ft
(101.500 m²)
Design and construction
Architect(s)Swanke Hayden Connell Architects
DeveloperRockefeller 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]

History

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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]

References

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  1. ^ "Emporis Continental Center". Archived from the original on June 5, 2013. Retrieved February 15, 2014.
  2. ^ a b "Continental Center". Wired New York. Archived from the original on September 24, 2015. Retrieved February 15, 2014.
  3. ^ Iredale, Jessica (November 29, 2024). "The Price of Being Cool? A Quarter-Billion Dollars". The New York Times. Archived from the original on December 4, 2024. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
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40°42′18″N 74°00′19″W / 40.70511°N 74.00519°W / 40.70511; -74.00519