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Panorama of New York City File 684-229-041
structure #239046720building

Townsend House Apartments

existing 62.2 m 20 floors 1961

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Main Roof Height62.6 m Source: NYC Open Data Building Footprints
Tip Height62.2 m Source: Sanborn Map
Architectural Height62.2 m Source: Sanborn Map
Building Mass Height62.2 m
Roof Height57.6 m Source: Sanborn Map
Floors20 Source: Sanborn Map
Completion1961
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usageresidential
Status existing
Architectural Stylemodern
Address176 East 71st Street
Smart Address174–178 East 71st Street
Smart Address1218–1228 3rd Avenue
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-10-19

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