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Panorama of New York City File 684-229-041
New York City, NY city
structure #137173246building

50 West Street

existing 237.1 m 64 floors 2018

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Main Roof Height237.1 m Source: NYC Open Data Building Footprints
Architectural Height237.1 m Source: elevation drawing viewed by Marshall Gerometta
Building Mass Height237.1 m
Height Top Floor221.9 m Source: CTBUH database
Floors64 Source: CTBUH database
Completion2018 Source: CTBUH database
Structural Formskyscraper
Main Usageserviced apartments, residential
Status existing
Architectural Stylemodern
Address50 West Street
Smart Address50 West Street
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-10-10

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    Nate Lindsey
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    Photo 084-993-084
    Nate Lindsey
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