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101 Hudson Street
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(2011)
Alternative names Merrill Lynch Building
Record height
Tallest in New Jersey from 1992 to 2004
Preceded by Newport Tower
Surpassed by 30 Hudson Street
General information
Status Complete
Type Post-modernism
Location 101 Hudson Street
Jersey City, New Jersey
Completed 1992
Opening 1992
Height
Roof 167 m (548 ft)
Technical details
Floor count 42
Floor area 116,125 m2 (1,249,960 sq ft)
Lifts/elevators 30
Design and construction
Architect Brennan Beer Gorman / Architects LLP

101 Hudson Street is a very tall building in Jersey City, New Jersey. People also call it the Merrill Lynch Building. It stands in the Exchange Place area. This building is one of the tallest in Jersey City and in the whole state of New Jersey.

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The building was finished in 1992. It has 42 floors and reaches a height of 167 meters (about 548 feet). For a while, it was the second tallest building in New Jersey. It was designed by a company called Brennan Beer Gorman / Architects LLP. Big companies like Merrill Lynch and American International Group have offices here.

Amazing Views from the Top

From the higher floors of 101 Hudson Street, you can see amazing things. If you look east, you get a clear view of Manhattan in New York City. Looking south, you can see New York Bay and even the famous Statue of Liberty. You can also spot other tall buildings nearby, like 30 Hudson Street.

Home to Peregrine Falcons

This tall building is also a special home for birds! Several Peregrine Falcons have made their nests on 101 Hudson Street. These are very fast birds of prey. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection helps watch over them. They even have a special "Jersey City Peregrine Cam." This camera lets people watch the falcons online from home.

See also

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