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Metropolitan Life North Building

existing 137.5 m 31 floors 1933

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Tip Height137.5 m
Architectural Height137.5 m
Roof Height137.5 m
Floors31
Completion1933
Structural Formskyscraper
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Architectural Styleart deco
Address25 Madison Avenue, 324 Park Avenue South, 25 East 24th Street
Smart Address11–25 Madison Avenue
Smart Address1–35 East 24th Street
Smart Address330–342 Park Avenue South
Smart Address38–60 East 25th Street
ZoneMadison Square
1st Level DistrictManhattan
2nd Level DistrictMidtown South
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-23

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