1 Liberty in Lower Manhattan is horribly ugly and stands out quite a bit even in NYC. It's poorly maintained because of either grime, or wear on the paint. It also replaced what may have been my favorite skyscraper had I been able to see it in real life.
1 Liberty:
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http://www.urbika.com/projects/view/...-liberty-plaza
The glorious Singer Building. Beaux-Arts + 47 stories = heaven. Former title holder for tallest building in the world, built in 1908.
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http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showth...=34300&page=23