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structure #237057885building

500 Fifth Avenue

existing 212.4 m 59 floors 1931

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Main Roof Height214.8 m
Tip Height212.4 m
Architectural Height212.4 m
Roof Height212.4 m
Floors59
Completion1931
Structural Formskyscraper
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Architectural Styleart deco
Address500 5th Avenue
Smart Address500–506 5th Avenue
Smart Address1–9 West 42nd Street
1st Level DistrictManhattan
2nd Level DistrictMidtown
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-23

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