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Tishman Speyer Signs 150 Year Ground Lease on the Chrysler Building and Plans a $235 Million Restoration
Cooper Union keeps the land under William Van Alen's tower, while Tishman Speyer restores the facade and crown, replaces building systems and prebuilds office suites.
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