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structure #222485347building

Independence Towers I

existing 54.9 m 21 floors 1962

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#3051 in New York City
#9245 in United States
#12605 in North America
#72214 Worldwide

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Building Mass Height	54.9 m
Main Roof Height	56.1 m
Tip Height	54.9 m
Architectural Height	54.9 m
Roof Height	54.9 m
Floors	21
Completion	1962
Structural Form	high-rise building
Main Usage	residential
Status	existing
Address	85 Taylor Street
Smart Address	83–85 Taylor Street
Smart Address	119–125 Taylor Street
Smart Address	Bedford Avenue
Smart Address	126–130 Clymer Street
1st Level District	Brooklyn
2nd Level District	South Williamsburg
2nd Level District	South Side
2nd Level District	Williamsburg
City	New York City, NY
Country	United States

Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-29

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