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Merchandise Mart Building

existing 175.6 m 43 floors 1974

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#188 in New York City
#499 in United States
#5098 Worldwide

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Building Mass Height	175.6 m
Tip Height	175.6 m
Architectural Height	175.6 m
Roof Height	175.6 m
Main Roof Height	166.8 m
Floors	43
Completion	1974
Structural Form	skyscraper
Main Usage	commercial office
Status	existing
Architectural Style	international style
Address	41 Madison Avenue
Smart Address	35–41 Madison Avenue
Smart Address	30–40 East 26th Street
Smart Address	1 Madison Square Plaza
City	New York City, NY
Country	United States

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