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The Whitehall Building

existing 78.9 m 20 floors 1904

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Tip Height78.9 m
Architectural Height78.9 m
Roof Height78.9 m
Floors20
Completion1904
Last Renovation1995
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usageresidential, commercial office
Status existing
Architectural Stylebeaux-arts
Address17 Battery Place at West Street, NE Corner to Washington Street
Smart Address17 Battery Place
Smart Address2–26 Washington Street
Smart Address1–17 West Street
Smart Address1 Western Union Plaza
CityNew York City
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-20

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