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Panorama of New York City File 128-921-183

New York City, NY city

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structure #20209420building

International Gem Tower

existing 152.6 m 34 floors 2013

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Tip Height152.6 m
Architectural Height152.6 m
Roof Height152.6 m
Main Roof Height150.3 m
Height Top Floor135.9 m
Floors34
Completion2013
Structural Formskyscraper
Main Usageoffice condominium, commercial office
Status existing
Architectural Stylemodern
Address44 West 47th Street
Smart Address44 West 47th Street
Smart Address55 West 46th Street
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-16

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  1. Photo 502-335-221
    Photo 502-335-221
    John W. Cahill
  2. Photo 637-869-875
    Photo 637-869-875
    John W. Cahill
  3. Photo 838-898-594
    Photo 838-898-594
    John W. Cahill
  4. Photo 897-070-767
    Photo 897-070-767
    John W. Cahill
  5. Photo 708-368-807
    Photo 708-368-807
    John W. Cahill
  6. Photo 169-280-000
    Photo 169-280-000
    John W. Cahill
  7. Photo 680-359-049
    Photo 680-359-049
    John W. Cahill
  8. Photo 819-619-989
    Photo 819-619-989
    John W. Cahill
  9. Photo 249-483-987
    Photo 249-483-987
    Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (New York)

Construction calendar

7 construction-phase photos across 2008 to 2010.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2008 5 2 1 1 1
2009 1 1
2010 1 1
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