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Emerson Building

existing 42.5 m 12 floors 1923

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Architectural Height42.5 m
Main Roof Height42.5 m
Floors12
Completion1923
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Architectural Styleneo-gothic
Address1431 Broadway
Smart Address1431–1433 Broadway
Smart Address137–141 West 40th Street
1st Level DistrictManhattan
2nd Level DistrictMidtown
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-29

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