88 Greenwich Street facts for kids
Quick facts for kids 88 Greenwich Street |
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| Alternative names | Greenwich Club Residences 19 Rector Street |
| General information | |
| Type | Residential |
| Architectural style | Art Deco |
| Location | 88 Greenwich Street Manhattan, New York City |
| Coordinates | 40°42′28.5″N 74°0′51″W / 40.707917°N 74.01417°W |
| Construction started | 1929 |
| Completed | 1930 |
| Owner | Thor Equities |
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| Roof | 466 ft (142 m) |
| Top floor | 427 ft (130 m) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 37 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Lafayette Goldstone Alexander Zamshnick |
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| Architectural style | Art Deco |
| NRHP reference No. | 02000551 |
| Added to NRHP | May 22, 2002 |
88 Greenwich Street is a tall building in New York City. It is also known as the Greenwich Club Residences. Before that, it was called 19 Rector Street. This building is located in the Financial District of Manhattan. It stands between Greenwich and Washington Streets.
The building was constructed between 1929 and 1930. It has 37 floors. Lafayette A. Goldstone and Alexander Zamshnick were the architects. They designed the building in the popular Art Deco style. This style was very common for buildings made around that time.
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History of the Building
Early Years and Subway Access
When 88 Greenwich Street was first built, it was used for offices. It was a busy place in the Financial District. In 1931, a special entrance to the New York City Subway was opened. This entrance led directly to the Rector Street station. It was located in the basement of the building. This made it very easy for people working there to use the subway. However, this subway entrance closed down by 1941.
Becoming a Landmark and Homes
In 2002, 88 Greenwich Street was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This means it is an important building with historical value. Being on this list helps protect it.
Later, in 2006, the building was changed. It was renovated to become homes. These homes are called residential condominiums. This means people can buy apartments there to live in.
Impact of Hurricane Sandy
In 2012, a very strong storm called Hurricane Sandy hit New York City. This hurricane caused a lot of flooding. 88 Greenwich Street was greatly affected by the storm.
A huge amount of salt water, about three million cubic feet, entered the building's basement. This caused a lot of damage. During the flooding, a large oil tank in the basement moved from its place. It hit a ceiling beam and cracked open. This made the damage even worse. The building needed a lot of repairs after the hurricane.
See also
In Spanish: 88 Greenwich Street para niños
