The American Radiator Building (also known as the American Standard Building) is an early skyscraper at 40 West 40th Street in New York City.[2] It was designed by Raymond Hood and André Fouilhoux in the Gothic and Art Deco styles for the American Radiator Company. It was built from 1936 to 1937.[1]
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| American Radiator Building |
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 Seen from Bryant Park |
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| Former names | American Standard Building |
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| Architectural style | Gothic, Art Deco |
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| Location | 40–52 West 40th Street
Manhattan, New York |
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| Coordinates | 40°45′10.1″N 73°59′01.6″W |
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| Construction started | 1923 |
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| Completed | 1924 |
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| Renovated | 1936–1937, 1998–2001 |
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| Owner | Bryant Park Hotel (original)
City University of New York (annex) |
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| Roof | 338 ft (103 m) |
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| Floor count | 23 |
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| Floor area | 77,000 sq ft (7,200 m2) (original)
75,000 to 91,000 sq ft (7,000 to 8,500 m2) (annex) |
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| Architect | Raymond Hood and André Fouilhoux |
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| Location | 40 West 40th Street
Manhattan, New York City |
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| Area | 7,604 sq ft (706.4 m2) |
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| NRHP reference No. | 80002663[2] |
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| NYCL No. | 0878[1] |
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| Added to NRHP | May 7, 1980[2] |
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| Designated NYCL | November 12, 1974[1] |
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