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Chanin Building

existing 197.8 m 52 floors 1929

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#112 in New York City
#282 in United States
#3044 Worldwide

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Building Mass Height	197.8 m
Tip Height	207.3 m
Architectural Height	197.8 m
Roof Height	197.8 m
Main Roof Height	188.4 m
Floors	52
Completion	1929
Structural Form	skyscraper
Main Usage	commercial office
Status	existing
Architectural Style	art deco
Address	122 East 42nd Street
Smart Address	122–128 East 42nd Street
Smart Address	117–127 East 41st Street
Smart Address	374–390 Lexington Avenue
City	New York City
Country	United States

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