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Panorama of New York City File 684-229-041
structure #267885771building

1697 Broadway

existing 51.5 m 13 floors 1927

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Architectural Height51.5 m Source: NYC Open Data Building Footprints
Building Mass Height51.5 m
Main Roof Height45.7 m Source: Sanborn Map
Floors13 Source: Visual check in the structure's vicinity
Completion1927
Last Renovation1935
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Architectural Styleneo-gothic
Address1697 Broadway at 53rd Street
Smart Address1697–1699 Broadway
Smart Address213–223 West 53rd Street
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-10-18

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