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Panorama of New York City File 684-229-041
structure #116331708building

1221 Avenue of the Americas

existing 205.4 m 51 floors 1969

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Tip Height205.4 m
Architectural Height205.4 m
Roof Height205.4 m
Building Mass Height205.4 m Source: Database of Marshall Gerometta
Main Roof Height205.3 m Source: NYC Open Data Building Footprints
Floors51
Completion1969
Structural Formskyscraper
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Architectural Styleinternational style
Address1221 6th Avenue
Smart Address1221–1237 6th Avenue
Smart Address101–145 West 48th Street
Smart Address100–136 West 49th Street
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-10-18

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