The Majestic (New York City) facts for kids
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| Alternative names | The Majestic |
| General information | |
| Type | Co-op |
| Architectural style | Art Deco |
| Location | Manhattan |
| Address | 115 Central Park West |
| Town or city | New York, NY |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40°46′33″N 73°58′35″W / 40.7759°N 73.9764°W |
| Construction started | 1929 |
| Completed | 1931 |
| Height | 105.46 metres (346.0 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Structural system | Skyscraper |
| Floor count | 31 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Irwin S. Chanin, Jacques Delamarre |
| References | |
| The Majestic (New York City) at Emporis | |
The Majestic Apartments, often called The Majestic, is a famous building in New York City. It is a tall building with two towers. You can find it at 115 Central Park West in Manhattan. This building was finished in 1931.
The Majestic was designed in the Art Deco style. This style was very popular in the 1920s and 1930s. It uses geometric shapes and sleek lines. The architect, Irwin S. Chanin, worked with Jacques Delamarre. Rene Chambellan created the cool sculptures on the outside of the building. In 1988, The Majestic was named a New York City Landmark. This means it is a special building that needs to be protected.
Building History
The Majestic was first planned to be a very tall hotel with 45 floors. But plans changed during its construction. This was because of the Great Depression, a time when the economy was very difficult. Also, a new law called the Multiple Dwelling Act was passed. This law changed how tall buildings could be near the street.
The Majestic was built where an older hotel, also called the Hotel Majestic, used to stand. That old hotel was built in 1894. Famous people like Gustav Mahler and Edna Ferber once lived there.
The Majestic building today has 238 apartments. It has 29 stories. It is one of only four buildings on Central Park West that have two towers. The other twin-towered buildings are The San Remo, The Century, and The Eldorado. The Century was also designed by Irwin S. Chanin.
Famous People Who Lived Here
Many well-known people have lived at The Majestic. Some famous actors include Milton Berle and Zero Mostel. Newspaper writer Walter Winchell also lived there. Fashion designer Marc Jacobs lived in the building with his grandmother when he was a teenager. TV personality Conan O'Brien also owned an apartment here for a time.
See also
In Spanish: The Majestic (Nueva York) para niños
