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Identification Name 230 Park Avenue Alternative name Helmsley Building New York Central Building, New York General Building Emporis Building ID 114271
Location
Address as text * ZIP * Block 1300 Lot 100003 Neighborhood District City State Country
Map and Surrounding Area
Technical Data Height (architectural) 172.21 m Floors (above ground) 35 Construction end * Renovation end 2004 Usable floor area * Elevators *
Structure in General Construction type skyscraper Current status  existing [completed] Structural material steel Architectural style beaux-arts Official website
Usages Main usages  commercial office
Facts
The tower originally served as headquarters of the New York Central railroad companies. |
Above the elevator doors, bronze reliefs depict a winged helmet surrounding a globe, symbolizing the American empire's global reach. |
Purchased in 2005 by Istithmar, an investment firm owned by the royal family of Dubai, for $705 million. |
It was announced on December 28, 2007 that the building had sold for $1.15 billion to a group headed by Goldman Sachs. |
Companies involved in this building
architect:
Warren & Wetmore
Other companies:
Whitehall Street Real Estate, Ltd., H.G. Balcom & Associates, James Stewart & Company, AEW Management LLC, Bear Stearns International, Monday Properties, PB Capital Corporation, Tokio Marine & Fire Insurance Company (UK), HQ Global, HSH Nordbank AG, Monday Properties |
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