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Panorama of New York City File 128-921-183

New York City, NY city

structure #102436043building

250 West 55th Street

existing 183.4 m 40 floors 2013

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Architectural Height183.4 m
Height Top Floor165.9 m
Floors40
Completion2013
Structural Formskyscraper
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Architectural Stylemodern
Address250 West 55th Street
Smart Address242–258 West 55th Street
Smart Address910–914 8th Avenue
Smart Address910–928 8th Avenue
Smart Address261 West 54th Street
Smart Address247–267 West 54th Street
Smart Address247–259 West 54th Street
CityNew York City
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-18

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  1. Photo 942-727-004
    Photo 942-727-004
    John W. Cahill
  2. Photo 153-339-903
    Photo 153-339-903
    John W. Cahill
  3. Photo 412-994-327
    Photo 412-994-327
    John W. Cahill
  4. Photo 207-990-647
    Photo 207-990-647
    John W. Cahill
  5. Photo 554-022-648
    Photo 554-022-648
    John W. Cahill
  6. Photo 484-983-844
    Photo 484-983-844
    John W. Cahill

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