5 World Trade Center (1970–2001)

5 World Trade Center was a low-rise building in Lower Manhattan in New York City. Part of the World Trade Center complex, it boasted nine stories and was opened in March of 1972. The building was damaged during the September 11 attacks and later demolished. Its former site is now the location of the World Trade Center transportation hub and the proposed 2 World Trade Center.

This article is about the original building demolished after the September 11 attacks. For its proposed replacement, see 5 World Trade Center.
5 World Trade Center
5 World Trade Center as seen from the World Trade Center plaza
Alternative names
  • 5 WTC
  • WTC 5
  • Building 5
General information
StatusDemolished
TypeOffice
Architectural styleModern
LocationLower Manhattan
Town or cityNew York City
CountryUnited States
Current tenantsList
OpenedMarch 1972
DemolishedSeptember–December 2001
OwnerPort Authority of New York and New Jersey
Technical details
Floor count9
Design and construction
Architect(s)
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