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Panorama of New York City File 684-229-041
structure #218740024building

The Buchanan

existing 50.0 m 16 floors 1928

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Architectural Height50.0 m
Main Roof Height50.0 m
Building Mass Height50.0 m
Floors16
Completion1928
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usageresidential
Status existing
Address760-774 3rd Avenue, 160 East 48th Street, SW corner to East 47th Street
Smart Address760–774 3rd Avenue
Smart Address154–162 East 48th Street
Smart Address149–157 East 47th Street
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-10-06

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