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Panorama of Los Angeles File 586-289-190

Los Angeles, CA city

structure #245432428building

Biltmore Tower

existing 103 m 25 floors 1987

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Tip Height103.6 m
Roof Height103.6 m
Architectural Height103 m
Floors25
Completion1987
Structural Formskyscraper
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Architectural Stylepostmodern
Address500 South Grand Avenue
Smart Address500–504 South Grand Avenue
Smart Address520–532 West 5th Street
CityLos Angeles
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-17

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