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Panorama of New York City File 684-229-041
structure #172362402building

1 East 42nd Street

existing 73.5 m 15 floors 1927

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Architectural Height73.5 m
Main Roof Height73.5 m
Building Mass Height73.5 m
Floors15
Completion1927
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Address1 East 42nd Street
Smart Address1–3 East 42nd Street
Smart Address4 East 43rd Street
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-10-15

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