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Panorama of New York City File 684-229-041
structure #28772261building

VU Hotel

existing 62.8 m 16 floors 1928

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Main Roof Height66.5 m Source: NYC Open Data Building Footprints
Architectural Height62.8 m
Building Mass Height62.8 m
Floors16 Source: NYC PLUTO 25v4
Completion1928
Last Renovation2008
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagehotel
Status existing
Address653 11th Avenue
Smart Address653–659 11th Avenue
Smart Address600–602 West 48th Street
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-10-18

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  1. Photo 197-329-307
    John W. Cahill
  2. Photo 474-116-703
    John W. Cahill
  3. Photo 553-748-218
    John W. Cahill
  4. Photo 234-928-393
    John W. Cahill
  5. Photo 532-875-416
    John W. Cahill
  6. Photo 925-344-557
    John W. Cahill
  7. Photo 645-980-752
    Royce Douglas
  8. Photo 557-053-250
    Scott Murphy

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