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trump tower
Courtesy of The Trump Organization.
1980-1983
Address: 725 5th Ave.
Developer: The Trump Organization
Design Architect: Der Scutt Architects
Architect of Record: Swanke, Hayden & Connell Architects
Structural Engineers: Cantor Seinuk
Height: 664 ft | 202 m. | 58 floors
Units: 266
1979: City Planning Commission approves construction of 60-story mixed-use tower. Achieves FAR of 21 with air rights transfers and plaza bonus
1980: Bonwit Teller Building demolished. Trump buys air rights from Tiffany's & Co. for $5M
1980: Construction begins
1983: Opens as tallest concrete-framed building and highest residence in the city
1983: Average price per sq. ft. $800/$1,900 in 2013 dollars
1983: Highest unit sale price $12M/$28M in 2013 dollars