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Panorama of New York City File 128-921-183

New York City, NY city

structure #301148141building

Continental Can Building

existing 169.8 m 41 floors 1961

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Tip Height169.8 m
Architectural Height169.8 m
Roof Height169.8 m
Main Roof Height157 m
Floors41
Completion1961
Structural Formskyscraper
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Architectural Styleinternational style
Address633 3rd Avenue
Smart Address619–635 3rd Avenue
Smart Address201–211 East 40th Street
Smart Address200–214 East 41st Street
CityNew York City
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-17

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