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structure #140010167building

Waldorf=Astoria

existing 190.5 m 47 floors 1931

Location of Waldorf=Astoria
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Tip Height190.5 m
Architectural Height190.5 m
Roof Height190.5 m
Floors47
Completion1931
Structural Formskyscraper
Main Usagehotel
Status existing
Architectural Styleart deco
Address301 Park Avenue
Smart Address301–319 Park Avenue
Smart Address81–121 East 49th Street
Smart Address100–120 East 50th Street
Smart Address538–556 Lexington Avenue
1st Level DistrictManhattan
2nd Level DistrictMidtown
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-29

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