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After four years of work, 3 Columbus Circle has been reborn.

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Once known as 1775 Broadway, the building was built in 1928 as the headquarters of General Motors.

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Mr. Moinian decides to reclald the building in glass, giving it a more modern look and better performance.

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Even the retail spaces have been recast.

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The lobby has been expanded and moved to Broadway.

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Inside the new lobby.

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The building still holds pride of place on Columbus Circle, seen here from the 23rd floor.

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Going up! The elevators aesthetics have not only been improved, but the mechanical systems have been completely overhauled.

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Can you spot the Central Park bandshell? The building is all about those views.

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The new glass facade contrasts with the masonry buildings next door, which were 3 Columbus' original siblings.

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A mocked-up office on teh 19th floor.

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The views are grand, but they could be bigger.

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Imagine the potential on the 23rd floor.

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Note the depts of the window boxes—the challenges of reviving an old building.

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Artifacts of another age.

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The sleek facade, seen from the 23rd floor terrace, another marquee feature, with the CNN logo above.

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A close-up of the facade.

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Terraces abound on the 19th floor—you can see a number of Mr. Moinian's building's from here.

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Taking in Columbus Circle.

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What's not to smile about?