30 Rockefeller Plaza
30 Rockefeller Plaza is an American Art Deco skyscraper that forms the centerpiece of Rockefeller Center in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. Formerly called the RCA Building from 1933 to 1988, and later the GE Building from 1988 to 2015, it was renamed the Comcast Building in 2015, following the transfer of ownership to new corporate owner Comcast. Its name is often shortened to 30 Rock.
| Former names | RCA Building (1933–1988)
GE Building (1988–2015) |
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| Alternative names | 30 Rock
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RECORD HEIGHT
GENERAL INFORMATION
| Status | Complete
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| Type | Offices and television studios (NBC)
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| Coordinates | 40°45′32″N 73°58′44″W
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HEIGHT
| Roof | 850 ft (260 m)
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DIMENSIONS
TECHNICAL DETAILS
| Floor count | 66
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| Floor area | 2,099,985 sq ft (195,095.0 m)
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| Lifts/elevators | 60
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DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
| Architect | Raymond Hood
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| Structural engineer | Edwards & Hjorth; H.G. Balcom & Associates
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RENOVATING TEAM
OTHER INFORMATION
| Location | |||
| Coordinates | 40°45′32″N 73°58′44″W
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| Area | 22 acres (8.8 ha)
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| Architect | Raymond Hood
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SIGNIFICANT DATES
| Added to NRHP | December 23, 1987
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| Designated CP | December 23, 1987
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| Type | Offices and television studios (NBC)
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| Location | |||
| Coordinates | 40°45′32″N 73°58′44″W
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| Area | 22 acres (8.8 ha)
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| Architect | Raymond Hood
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