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Times Square Tower
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General information
Type Office
Location 7 Times Square, New York City, United States
Coordinates 40°45′20″N 73°59′12″W / 40.7555°N 73.9867°W / 40.7555; -73.9867
Construction started 2002
Completed 2004
Height
Roof 724 ft (221 m)
Top floor 685 ft (209 m)
Technical details
Floor count 47
Floor area 1,079,373 sq ft (100,277.0 m2)
Lifts/elevators 20
Design and construction
Architect David Childs of Skidmore, Owings and Merrill
Developer Boston Properties
Structural engineer Thornton Tomasetti
Main contractor Turner Construction

Times Square Tower is a tall office building located at 7 Times Square in New York City. It stands in the busy Midtown area of Manhattan. This building is 726 feet (221 meters) tall and has 47 floors.

What Makes Times Square Tower Special?

The Times Square Tower was built between 2002 and 2004. It has many modern offices inside. One of the most famous things about this building is its huge billboards. Several of these large signs hang on the outside of the building.

Most of the big signs are found near the bottom of the tower. However, one very large sign, about four stories tall, is located higher up in the middle of the building. In late 2011, an electronic billboard took the place of an older, static sign near the top.

The building is also known for the cool zig-zag patterns on its outside walls. For many years, it has been called "America's Consensus #1 Office Building" by the Better Business Bureau. This means it's considered a top office building in the country.

Who Was Supposed to Be There?

When the building was first planned, a company called Arthur Andersen was going to be its main tenant. They signed a lease in October 2000. However, they decided not to move into the building in 2002.

Companies in the Tower

Many different companies rent office space in the Times Square Tower. These companies are called tenants. Here are some of the businesses that have offices there:

See also

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