HSBC Tower (Midtown Manhattan) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids HSBC Tower |
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| Former names | Republic National Bank of New York Building |
| General information | |
| Status | Complete |
| Architectural style | Modernism |
| Location | 452 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10005 United States (1 West 39th St.) |
| Construction started | 1980 |
| Completed | 1984 |
| Owner | Property & Building Corporation |
| Height | |
| Roof | 400 feet (121.9 m) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 30 |
| Floor area | 863,000 sq ft (80,200 m2) |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Eli Attia Architects |
The HSBC Tower is a tall office building in New York City. It has 30 stories and is located at 452 Fifth Avenue. From the building, you can see the famous New York Public Library Main Branch and Bryant Park. It stands on the corner of 40th Street and Fifth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan.
The building was finished in 1984. It is about 400 feet (121.9 m) tall. The HSBC Tower is connected to three older buildings. One of these is the 10-story Knox Building, built in 1902. This beautiful old building used to be the main office for the Republic National Bank of New York. Since 2010, the HSBC Tower has been owned by a company called Property & Building Corporation (PBC).
Companies in the Tower
The HSBC Tower is a very popular place for businesses. All of its office spaces are currently being used. Many different companies have their offices here. Some of the companies you can find in the building include:
- Baker & McKenzie
- HSBC Bank USA
- KLS Diversified
- Man Group
- NCH Capital
- PBC USA Real Estate
- R.W. Pressprich
- StormHarbor Securities LP
- Tilden Park Capital Management
- TriPointe Capital Partners
- VTB Capital See Their Space
- Wood Mackenzie
Images for kids
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The fifth and sixth stories of the Knox Building on Fifth Avenue; the cornice above the sixth floor is carried by brackets
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Rebuilt facade of the Kress Building, which ascends from north (right) to south (left) like a staircase
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The Knox Building as seen from 40th Street
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HSBC Tower as seen from Bryant Park
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Entrance to the building on 40th Street
See also
In Spanish: HSBC Tower (Midtown Manhattan) para niños
