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structure #15424000building

Surrogate's Courthouse

existing 7 floors 1907

Location of Surrogate's Courthouse
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Floors7
Completion1907
Structural Formlow-rise building
Main Usagegovernment office
Status existing
Architectural Stylebeaux-arts
Address31 Chambers Street
Smart Address31 Chambers Street
Smart Address19–21 Centre Street
Smart AddressElk Street
Smart Address1–13 Reade Street
CityNew York City
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-20

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