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structure #294967103building

Hotel Sherry-Netherland

existing 170.7 m 38 floors 1927

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#562 in United States
#5639 Worldwide

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Building Mass Height	170.7 m
Tip Height	170.7 m
Architectural Height	170.7 m
Roof Height	170.7 m
Main Roof Height	161.8 m
Floors	38
Completion	1927
Structural Form	skyscraper
Main Usage	hotel
Status	existing
Architectural Style	neo-gothic
Address	781 5th Avenue
Smart Address	779–783 5th Avenue
Smart Address	1–3 East 59th Street
City	New York City, NY
Country	United States

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