Socony–Mobil Building
The Socony–Mobil Building, also known as 150 East 42nd Street, is a 45-story, 572-foot-tall (174 m) skyscraper in the Murray Hill and East Midtown neighborhoods of Manhattan in New York City. It occupies the block bounded by 41st Street, 42nd Street, Lexington Avenue, and Third Avenue.
| Socony–Mobil Building | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Type | Office |
| Architectural style | International and Moderne Style |
| Location | 150 East 42nd Street New York, NY 10017 U.S. |
| Coordinates | 40°45′03″N 73°58′32″W |
| Construction started | 1954 |
| Completed | 1956 |
| Management | JLL |
| Height | |
| Antenna spire | 572 ft (174 m) |
| Roof | 572 ft (174 m) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 45 |
| Floor area | 1,800,000 sq ft (170,000 m2) |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Harrison & Abramovitz, John B. Perkin |
| Developer | Peter B. Ruffin (Galbreath Corporation) |
| Structural engineer | Edwards & Hjorth |
| Main contractor | Turner Construction |
| Designated | February 25, 2003 |
| Reference no. | 2117 |
The Socony–Mobil Building contains a three-story base with a primary entrance on 42nd Street, a secondary entrance on Lexington Avenue, and a basement that is visible along Third Avenue. Above the base is a 42-story tower that brings the structure to its maximum height; this is flanked to the west and east by wings that rise to the 13th story. The stories above the base are completely clad with stainless steel, comprising 7,000 panels. The structure was designed in two sections. The consultant John B. Peterkin designed the original plans to comply with the 1916 Zoning Resolution, while architects Harrison & Abramovitz became involved in 1952 and redesigned the structure in the International and Moderne styles.
The Socony–Mobil Building was constructed between 1954 and 1956 as a speculative development by Peter B. Ruffin, who acquired a long-term lease from the site's owners, the Goelet family. Ruffin persuaded several tenants to move into 150 East 42nd Street, including the Socony–Mobil oil company, which occupied half the building upon its completion. The Socony–Mobil Building was renamed the Mobil Building in 1966 and was sold to Hiro Real Estate Company in 1987. After a series of renovations in the 1990s, it was sold to real estate investor David Werner in 2014. The building was designated a New York City landmark in 2003.