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Panorama of New York City File 684-229-041
structure #178850185building

136 East 55th Street

existing 47.7 m 15 floors 1957

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Architectural Height47.7 m Source: NYC Open Data Building Footprints
Main Roof Height47.7 m Source: NYC Open Data Building Footprints
Building Mass Height47.7 m
Floors15 Source: New York City Department of Buildings Mass Import
Completion1957
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usageresidential
Status existing
Address136 East 55th Street
Smart Address134–144 East 55th Street
Smart Address134–144 East 55th Street
Smart Address643–655 Lexington Avenue
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-10-21

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    John W. Cahill