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17 State Street
17 State Street, Downtown - panoramio crop.jpg
(2009)
General information
Status Complete
Type Office
Architectural style modernism
Location 17 State Street,
Manhattan, New York City
Coordinates 40°42′10″N 74°00′51″W / 40.702795°N 74.014120°W / 40.702795; -74.014120
Completed 1988
Owner RFR Holding
Management RFR Realty
Height
Roof 165 m (541 ft)
Technical details
Floor count 42
Floor area 540,000 sq ft (50,000 m2)
Design and construction
Architect Roy Gee (Emery Roth & Sons)
Structural engineer DeSimone Consulting Engineers

17 State Street is a tall office building located in the Financial District of Manhattan, New York City. It stands 42 stories high and offers great views of State Street and Battery Park. The building was designed by Roy Gee for Emery Roth and Sons. It is famous for its unique curved glass front. Since 1999, the building has been owned by a company called RFR Holding.

In October 2012, 17 State Street was affected by Hurricane Sandy. The storm caused water damage to the electrical equipment in the building's basement. Because of this, the building had to close for about two weeks for repairs. It was one of the first office buildings in the Financial District to reopen after the storm.

Building Design and Look

17 State Street is known for its special design. In 1988, an architecture expert named Paul Goldberger said that even though it wasn't a "great building," it was a happy mix of New York's building needs and cool architectural ideas.

Later, in 2008, another architecture expert, Carter B. Horsley, called it "the city’s most beautiful curved building." He thought it was even more beautiful than other famous curved buildings in the city. Its curved glass front makes it stand out in the New York City skyline.

Who Works There?

Many different companies have offices in 17 State Street. Some of the well-known tenants include:

  • BATS Global Markets
  • IPsoft Inc.
  • MashreqBank

See also

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