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Panorama of New York City File 684-229-041
structure #210860577building

888 Eighth Avenue

existing 59 m 20 floors 1965

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Architectural Height59 m Source: CTBUH database
Building Mass Height59 m
Tip Height56.1 m Source: Sanborn Map
Roof Height56.1 m Source: Sanborn Map
Main Roof Height53.0 m Source: Sanborn Map
Floors20 Source: CTBUH database
Completion1965
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usageresidential
Status existing
Address888 8th Avenue at 52nd Street, NE corner
Smart Address870–888 8th Avenue
Smart Address265–273 West 52nd Street
Smart Address266–268 West 53rd Street
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-10-06

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