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Panorama of New York City File 684-229-041
structure #120718671building

Turtle Bay House

existing 62 m 21 floors 1957

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Main Roof Height64.6 m Source: NYC Open Data Building Footprints
Architectural Height62 m Source: CTBUH database
Building Mass Height62 m
Floors21
Completion1957
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usageresidential
Status existing
Architectural Stylemodern
Address249 East 48th Street at 2nd Avenue, NW corner
Smart Address249–259 East 48th Street
Smart Address901–913 2nd Avenue
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-10-22

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    John W. Cahill
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    Daniel Kieckhefer
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    Scott Murphy
  4. Photo 171-799-216
    Nate Lindsey