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structure #273012002building

1261 Broadway

existing 50.1 m 12 floors 1910

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#3734 in New York City
#10566 in United States
#79320 Worldwide

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Building Mass Height	50.1 m
Architectural Height	50.1 m
Main Roof Height	45.7 m
Floors	12
Completion	1910
Structural Form	high-rise building
Main Usage	cooperative apartments
Status	existing
Architectural Style	neo-classical
Address	1255-1261 Broadway
Smart Address	878–880 6th Avenue
Smart Address	1255–1261 Broadway
Smart Address	878–882 6th Avenue
Smart Address	51–57 West 31st Street
City	New York City, NY
Country	United States

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