Podcast
Questions and Answers
What is the height of the building in feet?
What is the height of the building in feet?
- 650
- 700
- 577 (correct)
- 500
Which floors are served by Elevator Bank C?
Which floors are served by Elevator Bank C?
- 1-16, 13-24
- 1-13
- 1-24, 42-43
- 1-16, 24-42 (correct)
How many restaurants are located on the first floor?
How many restaurants are located on the first floor?
- 1
- 2
- 3 (correct)
- 4
Which exit stairway serves all floors from the basement to the roof?
Which exit stairway serves all floors from the basement to the roof?
What is the construction class of the building?
What is the construction class of the building?
Flashcards are hidden until you start studying
Study Notes
Building Information
- Located at 520 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10022 with alternate addresses on East 53rd and 54th Streets.
- Constructed with Type IA/Class I-B materials, ensuring a 3-hour fire protection rating and noncombustible characteristics.
- Primarily serves as office space across 43 floors, from level 2 to 43.
- Features public assembly areas, including three restaurants on the first floor, notably Valbella and a mezzanine.
- Daily building population is approximately 7,500, dropping to just 50 during nights and weekends.
- Officially situated in Block 1289, Lot 14.
Building Statistics
- Comprises 43 stories above grade and one below.
- Construction materials include concrete, steel, and glass, providing strength and durability.
- Contains two mechanical shafts for vertical transportation and equipment.
- Includes setbacks on the 2nd and 43rd floors.
- Ground level covers an area of 43,532 square feet, with dimensions of 200.83 feet by 212 feet.
- Overall height reaches 577 feet.
Exit Stairways
- Two designated exit stairways (N and S) providing access from basement to roof with no pressurization but equipped with standpipes.
- Re-entry available at specific floors: 5, 9, 13, 18, 22, 26, 30, 34, 38, and 42.
- Roof access through stairwells S and N.
- Numerous convenience stair locations ensure accessibility and safety throughout the building.
Elevators
- Multiple elevator banks serving distinct floors, ensuring efficient vertical transport:
- Bank A: operates from 1st to 5th and 8th floors; includes 1-13.
- Bank B: services 1st, 10th, and 16th-23rd floors; includes 1-16.
- Bank C: covers from 1st to 24th and 42nd floors.
- Bank F: connects from basement to roof.
- Freight elevators are located in Bank F for logistics operations, while MRL (machine room-less) elevators are found in Bank S with car 22 designated for specific floors.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.