Olympic Tower (New York City)
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| Olympic Tower | |
| Information | |
|---|---|
| Location | 645 Fifth Avenue, New York City, New York |
| Status | Complete |
| Constructed | 1972 - 1976 |
| Roof | 620ft (189m) |
| Floor count | 51 |
| Floor area | 92,900 m² |
| Companies | |
| Architect | Skidmore, Owings & Merrill |
The Olympic Tower is a 620ft (189m) tall skyscraper in New York City, New York. It was constructed from 1972 to 1976 and has 51 floors. Skidmore, Owings & Merrill designed the building, which is tied with 10 East 40th Street for the 71st tallest building in New York. The tower has 225 units, 92,900 m² of floor area, and ist the first building in the city to combine retail, offices, a museum, and apartments. This tower used the air rights of all of the buildings on the blockfront facing Fifth Avenue, and allegedly the use of St. Patrick's Cathedral was considered.
