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One Dag Hammarskjöld Plaza
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General information
Type Office/Diplomatic Offices
Architectural style International
Location 885 2nd Avenue, New York City, New York
Coordinates 40°45′13″N 73°58′12″W / 40.753519°N 73.969971°W / 40.753519; -73.969971
Completed 1972
Owner Ruben Companies
Height
Roof 628 ft (191 m)
Technical details
Floor count 49
Floor area 69,675 m2 (749,980 sq ft)
Design and construction
Architecture firm Emery Roth & Sons
Raymond & Rado
Developer Ruben Companies

One Dag Hammarskjöld Plaza is a very tall building, also known as a skyscraper. You can find it at 885 Second Avenue in Midtown New York City. It stands 628 feet (191 meters) high. This makes it one of the tallest buildings in New York.

The building was finished in 1972. It has 49 floors and was designed by Emery Roth. Lawrence Ruben was the developer who helped build it. The building has a lot of space inside, about 69,675 square meters. Most of this space is used for offices.

One Dag Hammarskjöld Plaza: A Tall Building in NYC

What is this building?

One Dag Hammarskjöld Plaza is a huge office building. It is known for its modern design, which is called the International Style. This style often uses lots of glass and steel. The building is a key part of the New York City skyline. It shows how big and busy the city is.

Home to Many Countries

This skyscraper is special because it hosts many important offices. Several countries have their "permanent missions" to the United Nations here. A permanent mission is like an embassy, but it works with the UN instead of just one country. It helps countries talk to each other at the UN.

Countries like Denmark, Turkey, Canada, France, Italy, the United Kingdom, Spain, Chile, Belgium, Ireland, Austria, and Sweden all have their UN offices in this building. This means diplomats and staff from these countries work here. They help their countries share ideas and work on global issues with other nations.

Also, Norway and Belgium have their consulates in the building. A consulate helps citizens from that country who are visiting or living in New York. They can help with things like passports or emergencies.

The Ruben Companies own One Dag Hammarskjöld Plaza. Richard Ruben is the chief executive of this company.

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