1 Lincoln Plaza facts for kids
Quick facts for kids 1 Lincoln Plaza |
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| General information | |
| Type | Residential |
| Location | 20 West 64th Street New York, New York 10023 United States |
| Coordinates | 40°46′17″N 73°58′51″W / 40.77152°N 73.9809°W |
| Construction started | 1971 |
| Completed | 1974 |
| Height | |
| Top floor | 44 |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 43 |
| Lifts/elevators | 8 |
| Other information | |
| Number of units | 671 |
1 Lincoln Plaza is a tall building in New York City. It has 43 floors and 671 homes. This building is special because it has both businesses and homes inside. It is located right in the Lincoln Center area. Building started in 1971 and finished in 1974. The first eight floors are for businesses. The other 36 floors are homes. On the roof, which is like the 44th floor, there is a private gym called Top of the One.
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Building History
How the Land Was Acquired
Building 1 Lincoln Plaza was a big project. A man named Paul Milstein wanted to build it. He needed to buy many properties first. One of these was a five-story building. It was owned by Jehiel R. Elyachar.
Paul Milstein tried to buy this building. He offered cash and another building. They talked for a long time. In the end, they could not agree. So, the building at 33 West 63rd Street stayed.
Building Around an Existing Structure
The other buildings around it were taken down. Then, 1 Lincoln Plaza was built. It was built around Elyachar's building. This means the old building was not removed. It became part of the new complex.
Multiple Addresses for One Building
Even though it's called "1 Lincoln Plaza," the building has many addresses. These include 20 West 64th Street and 33 West 63rd Street. It also has 1897 Broadway and 1900 Broadway. No matter which address is used, mail will reach the right person.
Famous Businesses Inside
1 Lincoln Plaza is home to some well-known companies. These businesses are in the entertainment world.
- Sesame Workshop: This is the company that makes Sesame Street. Many kids know this famous TV show.
- SAG-AFTRA: This is a union for actors and other media professionals.
- ASCAP: This group helps musicians and writers. They make sure artists get paid for their music. ASCAP has been in 1 Lincoln Plaza since 1974.
