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One Dag Hammarskjold Plaza

existing 194 m 48 floors 1972

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Main Roof Height198.2 m
Architectural Height194 m
Tip Height191.4 m
Roof Height191.4 m
Floors48
Completion1972
Structural Formskyscraper
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Architectural Styleinternational style
Address885 2nd Avenue
Smart Address883–899 2nd Avenue
Smart Address1 Dag Hammarskjold Plaza
Smart Address227–245 East 47th Street
Smart Address248–260 East 48th Street
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-20

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