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Citigroup Center (New York)

Citigroup Center, also known as Citigroup Center Tower, is a prominent skyscraper located in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. Completed in 1977, it is 594 feet tall and features a distinctive stilt-like base, allowing for a unique design. The building houses the headquarters of Citigroup, one of the largest financial services companies in the world. Notably, it has a complex engineering design to withstand strong winds and has a significant history, including a 1978 near-disaster due to a structural issue that was successfully addressed. The tower is an iconic part of New York's skyline.