7 World Trade Center ( 7 WTC ) refers to two buildings that have existed at the same location within the World Trade Center site in Lower Manhattan , New York City . The current structure is the second building to bear that name and address in the World Trade Center complex . The original structure , part of the original World Trade Center , was completed in 1987 and was destroyed in the September 11 attacks in 2001 . The current building opened in May 2006 . Both buildings were developed by Larry Silverstein , who holds a ground lease for the site from the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
September 11 attacks
September 11 attacks
7 World Trade Center