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Panorama of New York City File 684-229-041
structure #104267609building

General Telephone Building

existing 110 m 28 floors 1959

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Tip Height110.9 m
Roof Height110.9 m
Architectural Height110 m Source: CTBUH database
Building Mass Height110 m
Main Roof Height102.5 m Source: NYC Open Data Building Footprints
Floors28
Completion1959
Last Renovation1992
Structural Formskyscraper
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Address730 3rd Avenue
Smart Address720–734 3rd Avenue
Smart Address153–157 East 45th Street
Smart Address143–151 East 45th Street
Smart Address143–157 East 45th Street
Smart Address162–170 East 46th Street
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-10-18

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