<P> Construction on the building began in 1979 . The atrium , apartments , offices , and stores opened on a staggered schedule from February to November 1983 . At first , there were few tenants willing to move in to the commercial and retail spaces ; the residential units were sold out within months of opening . Since 2016 , the tower has seen a large increase in visitation because of Trump 's 2016 presidential campaign and subsequent election -- both his 2016 and 2020 campaigns are headquartered in the tower . </P>
<P> Construction on the building began in 1979 . The atrium , apartments , offices , and stores opened on a staggered schedule from February to November 1983 . At first , there were few tenants willing to move in to the commercial and retail spaces ; the residential units were sold out within months of opening . Since 2016 , the tower has seen a large increase in visitation because of Trump 's 2016 presidential campaign and subsequent election -- both his 2016 and 2020 campaigns are headquartered in the tower . </P>
when did the iconic trump tower open its doors
when did the iconic trump tower open its doors
1983
1983