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structure #155209140building

Riverbank West Apartments

existing 145 m 44 floors 1987

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#369 in New York City
#1085 in United States
#1478 in North America
#11171 Worldwide

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Building Mass Height	145 m
Tip Height	145 m
Architectural Height	145 m
Roof Height	145 m
Main Roof Height	130.7 m
Floors	44
Completion	1987
Structural Form	skyscraper
Main Usage	rental housing
Status	existing
Architectural Style	postmodern
Address	555 West 42nd Street
Smart Address	551–569 West 42nd Street
Smart Address	550–570 11th Avenue
Smart Address	554–568 West 43rd Street
1st Level District	Manhattan
2nd Level District	Clinton
City	New York City, NY
Country	United States

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