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Panorama of New York City File 684-229-041
structure #23263085building

Bankers Trust Company Building

existing 79 m 21 floors 1917

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Main Roof Height85.3 m
Tip Height79.6 m
Roof Height79.6 m
Architectural Height79 m
Floors21
Completion1917
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Architectural Stylebeaux-arts
Address501 5th Avenue at East 42nd Street, SE Corner
Smart Address495–501 5th Avenue
Smart Address2–10 East 42nd Street
1st Level DistrictManhattan
2nd Level DistrictMurray Hill
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-30

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