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Panorama of New York City File 684-229-041
structure #283131282building

York Towers

existing 61.6 m 20 floors 1960

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Main Roof Height62.5 m Source: NYC Open Data Building Footprints
Building Mass Height61.6 m
Tip Height61.6 m Source: Sanborn Map
Architectural Height61.6 m Source: Sanborn Map
Floors20 Source: Sanborn Map
Completion1960
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usageresidential
Status existing
Address501 East 79th Street at York Avenue, NE corner
Smart Address501–503 East 79th Street
Smart Address1498–1508 York Avenue
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-10-06

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