220 Central Park South

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/220-central-park-south

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Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How tall is 220 Central Park South?950 feet (290 meters)
2. What is the location?Midtown Manhattan, New York City, along Billionaires' Row
3. What is the interior designer?Thierry Despont
4. Why was it hard to build 220 Central Park South?Building it was difficult because the old tenants wanted to stay, and a neighboring developer worried the new building would block their view. These disagreements caused delays.
5. What kind of apartments are in 220 Central Park South?The building contains 118 apartments, many of which are large duplexes. Some units are even combined to create bigger, custom living spaces.

Residential Skyscraper: A very tall building designed primarily for housing people in apartments.
Billionaires' Row: A nickname for a stretch of Manhattan's 57th Street known for its ultra-luxury residential towers.
Limestone Facade: The exterior of a building covered with limestone, a type of natural stone.
Duplex Apartment: A residential unit occupying two floors, typically connected by an internal staircase.