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Panorama of New York City File 684-229-041
New York City, NY city
structure #242992210building

235 East 57th Street

existing 49.6 m 18 floors 1960

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Architectural Height49.6 m Source: NYC Open Data Building Footprints
Main Roof Height49.6 m Source: NYC Open Data Building Footprints
Building Mass Height49.6 m
Floors18 Source: Visual check in the structure's vicinity
Completion1960
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usageresidential
Status existing
Architectural Stylemodern
Address235 East 57th Street, between 2nd & 3rd, north side
Smart Address235–243 East 57th Street
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-10-25

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