Downtown Athletic Club, Art Deco skyscraper in Financial District, Manhattan, United States.
Downtown Athletic Club is an Art Deco skyscraper located at 20 West Street featuring geometric patterns and ornamental details from 1930s design. The building rises 39 floors with characteristic styling of that modernist period.
Constructed in 1930 by architects Starrett & van Vleck, the building initially operated as an exclusive athletic club for men. It was converted into residential apartments in 2005.
The building earned recognition as a New York City Landmark, representing the architectural innovations and social changes of Manhattan's Financial District development.
The building houses fitness centers, yoga studios, and wellness facilities spread across multiple floors over 12,000 square feet of space. These amenities are conveniently distributed throughout the structure for resident access.
From 1935 to 2001, this structure was the original home of the Heisman Trophy ceremony honoring excellence in college football. The annual event brought famous athletes and media to this location throughout those decades.
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