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Panorama of New York City File 684-229-041
structure #10441239building

240 West 40th Street

existing 56.2 m 12 floors 1924

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Architectural Height56.2 m Source: NYC Open Data Building Footprints
Building Mass Height56.2 m
Main Roof Height48.2 m Source: Sanborn Map
Floors12 Source: Sanborn Map
Completion1924
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Address240 West 40th Street, between 7th & 8th Avenues, south side
Smart Address240–248 West 40th Street
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-10-06

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    John W. Cahill
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