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structure #317938244building

55 Water Street

existing 209.4 m 53 floors 1972

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Tip Height209.4 m
Architectural Height209.4 m
Roof Height209.4 m
Floors53
Completion1972
Structural Formskyscraper
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Architectural Styleinternational style
Address55 Water Street
Smart Address43–73 Water Street
Smart Address23–43 Old Slip
Smart Address39 South Street
CityNew York City
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-21

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