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Panorama of New York City File 684-229-041
structure #140348150building

Plaza 400

existing 119.5 m 38 floors 1967

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Building Mass Height119.5 m
Tip Height119.5 m Source: Sanborn Map
Architectural Height119.5 m Source: Sanborn Map
Main Roof Height117.5 m Source: NYC Open Data Building Footprints
Roof Height109.7 m Source: Sanborn Map
Floors38 Source: NYC PLUTO 25v4
Completion1967
Structural Formskyscraper
Main Usagecooperative apartments
Status existing
Architectural Stylemodern
Address400 East 56th Street
Smart Address400–416 East 56th Street
Smart Address1006–1020 1st Avenue
Smart Address401–415 East 55th Street
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-11-07

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