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A man gets into a Taxi and says this:

Man: Hi. Could you please drive me to the Chrysler Building. I work there. We're having an office party tonight.

Is I work there natural? Or would I'm working there or it's where I work be more natural in this context?

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I work there vs. I'm working there is a difference of meaning. Usually, and I believe for your intended meaning, the first is correct. You might use the second if you were working there temporarily, for example.

I work there vs. it's where I work is a difference of style. They both mean more or less the same thing, so pick the one you like the sound of.

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"I work there" is natural (it suggests that it is a reasonably permanent job).

It strikes me as rather unnatural to tell this to a taxi driver. You aren't friends with the driver, so it seems odd to tell them why you are going to a place. Perhaps if you feel you need to explain why you are (for example) wearing fancy-dress. but not otherwise.

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