New York Architecture Info
Eight Spruce Street
Formerly known as The Beekman Tower
Address
8 Spruce Street
New York 10038
Photograph © Wayne Lorentz
Photograph courtesy of Archie Chamness
Photograph courtesy of Archie Chamness
Basic Information
Designed by Gehry Partners
Type Skyscraper
Floors: 76
Neighborhood: Civic Center
More Information
  • Floor space: 1,100,000 square feet
  • School: 100,000 square feet
  • Hospital: 21,000 square feet
  • Retail: 13,000 square feet
  • Residences: 903
  • Parking spaces: 175
  • Architecture firm: Gehry Partners
  • Architect: Frank Gehry
  • Developer: Bruce Ratner
  • Development company: Forest City Ratner
  • At the time of its completion, this became the tallest residential building in New York.
  • Because of its undulating facade, this building has over 600 different apartment floor plans.
  • This building includes an elementary school at its base.