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Panorama of New York City File 684-229-041
structure #100017998building

Standard Security Life Building

existing 82 m 24 floors 1929

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Main Roof Height90.5 m Source: NYC Open Data Building Footprints
Tip Height82.9 m
Roof Height82.9 m
Architectural Height82 m Source: CTBUH database
Building Mass Height82 m
Floors24 Source: NYC PLUTO 25v4
Completion1929
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Address485 Madison Avenue
Smart Address479–485 Madison Avenue
Smart Address28–36 East 52nd Street
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-11-05

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  1. Photo 793-993-419
    John W. Cahill
  2. Photo 504-292-215
    John W. Cahill
  3. Photo 145-971-325
    John W. Cahill
  4. Photo 626-067-200
    John W. Cahill
  5. Photo 738-763-939
    Scott Murphy
  6. Photo 390-069-810
    Resnick & Sons
  7. Photo 354-158-693
    John W. Cahill