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Panorama of New York City File 684-229-041
structure #31273129building

Ellington Apartments

existing 88 m 27 floors 1987

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Main Roof Height88.4 m Source: New York City Department of Buildings online database: http://a810-bisweb.nyc.gov/bisweb/bispi00.jsp
Architectural Height88 m Source: CTBUH database
Building Mass Height88 m
Floors27 Source: New York City Department of Buildings online database: http://a810-bisweb.nyc.gov/bisweb/bispi00.jsp
Completion1987
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagerental housing
Status existing
Architectural Stylemodern
Address260 West 52nd Street, SE Corner 8th Avenue
Smart Address258–264 West 52nd Street
Smart Address860–868 8th Avenue
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-11-02

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