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Panorama of New York City File 684-229-041
structure #312503510building

Corning Glass Works Building

existing 108 m 28 floors 1958

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Tip Height108.8 m
Architectural Height108 m
Building Mass Height108 m
Roof Height97.8 m
Floors28
Completion1958
Structural Formskyscraper
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Architectural Styleinternational style
Address717 5th Avenue
Smart Address715–719 5th Avenue
Smart Address7–11 East 55th Street
Smart Address2–12 East 56th Street
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-10-28

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