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- Trump Tower was once the crown jewel of President Donald Trump’s real-estate ambitions in New York City.
- The tower cemented Trump’s name on the southeast corner of the city’s famed Central Park along Manhattan’s iconic Fifth Avenue.
- Since Trump took office, the tower has become better known for its mentions in the federal investigations into Trump’s 2016 campaign, and a reported dip in condo sales.
- These photos take you inside the landmark that used to be the president’s home, office, and playground.
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Trump Tower is one of President Donald Trump’s most iconic properties.
The glittering skyscraper was built in 1983 "as a world famous testament of Mr. Trump’s grand vision" and displayed his name on one of the most iconic streets in New York City.
The tower was once known as a glamorous icon of the city’s skyline that earned Trump $300 million in condo sales and housed celebrities. But in the last few years, it has become more closely associated with federal investigations into Trump’s campaign and fiery protests.
Last week, Bloomberg reported that the tension has taken its toll on the tower, as it’s struggling to hold on to its tenants. See inside the tower’s amenities for its visitors, public and high-profile alike.
Trump Tower is a skyscraper on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan.
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The tower was completed in 1984 after Trump, then a rising real estate mogul, replaced an 11-story building, vowing to build the city’s first super-luxury high-rise property with high-end retail shops, offices, and residences.
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Though the building was advertised to be 68 floors, city records show it is only 58. Trump counted the lobby and shops as 10 extra floors, starting the residential units on what he called the 30th floor.
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