The Pierre - NYC, NY, USA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Ariberna
N 40° 45.906 W 073° 58.328
18T E 586752 N 4513189
Luxury Hotel from 90 years ago
Waymark Code: WM17FYK
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 02/14/2023
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member wayfrog
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"HEIGHT 160 m / 525 ft
FLOORS 44
Official Name The Pierre
Other Names The Pierre New York, Hotel Pierre
Status Completed
Completion 1930
Country United States
City New York City
Address 2 East 61st Street
Function Hotel
Structural Material All-Steel"

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"The Pierre is a luxury hotel located at 2 East 61st Street, at the intersection of that street with Fifth Avenue, in Manhattan, New York City, facing Central Park. Designed by Schultze & Weaver, the hotel opened in 1930 with 100+ employees.

In 2005, the hotel was acquired by Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces of India. Standing 525 feet (160 m) tall, it is located within the Upper East Side Historic District as designated in 1981 by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission."

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Building Name: The Pierre

Structure Height: 525

Number of Stories: 44

Year Built: 1930

Style: Classical Revival/Beaux Arts

Use: Other

Publicly accessible areas:
all


Address:
2 E 61st St, New York, NY 10065, USA


Building Website: [Web Link]

The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) link: [Web Link]

Architect/Design Firm: Not listed

Hours: Not listed

Cost: Not listed

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