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What is the height of the building in feet?

  • 650
  • 700
  • 577 (correct)
  • 500

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?

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3 (correct)
  • 4

Which exit stairway serves all floors from the basement to the roof?

<p>Both N and S (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the construction class of the building?

<p>Type IA / Class I-B (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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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.

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