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101 Warren Street
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South side of 101 Warren St, seen from Murray and West Streets
General information
Town or city Manhattan, New York City, New York
Country United States
Coordinates 40°42′56″N 74°00′40″W / 40.715626°N 74.011178°W / 40.715626; -74.011178
Construction started 2006
Completed 2008
Height 428 feet (130 m)
Technical details
Floor count 32 above ground, 2 below ground
Design and construction
Architecture firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill

101 Warren Street is a tall apartment building in New York City. It is located in the Tribeca neighborhood of Lower Manhattan. This building was finished in 2008. It has many homes, both for sale (condominiums) and for rent.

About 101 Warren Street

This building stands 32 stories tall above the ground. It was designed by a famous architecture company called Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. The building has a unique look with a "checkerboard" pattern on its outside. It is also known as 270 Greenwich Street.

What's Inside?

101 Warren Street is home to a Whole Foods Market. This is a popular grocery store. There is also a Barnes & Noble store, which is a large bookstore. The building's main entrances have special art. These are murals created by the artist Roy Lichtenstein.

The "Artrium" Forest

One of the most interesting parts of 101 Warren Street is on the fifth floor. Here, you can find a unique space called the "Artrium." It is a small forest with 101 real pine trees! This green space adds a natural touch to the building.

A Look Back in Time

The land where 101 Warren Street now stands has a long history.

Earlier Buildings

Before the current building, there was another structure called the Tarrant Building. Sadly, it was destroyed in 1900 by an explosion and fire. Later, a 12-story office building, the Mattlage Building, was built there.

Building Today's Structure

By 2001, people were planning a new office building for this area. The development of 101 Warren Street began in 2006. It was completed and ready by 2008. Today, it is a well-known part of the Tribeca neighborhood.

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