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structure #196471303building

HL23

existing 53.7 m 14 floors 2011

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#3207 in New York City
#9528 in United States
#12988 in North America
#74228 Worldwide

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Building Mass Height	53.7 m
Architectural Height	53.7 m
Floors	14
Completion	2011
Structural Form	high-rise building
Main Usage	residential condominium
Status	existing
Architectural Style	deconstructivist
Address	517 West 23rd Street
Smart Address	511–517 West 23rd Street
Smart Address	504–506 West 24th Street
1st Level District	Manhattan
2nd Level District	Chelsea
City	New York City, NY
Country	United States

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