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Panorama of New York City File 684-229-041
structure #324573665building

Henry Phipps Plaza East

existing 60.4 m 18 floors 1972

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Building Mass Height60.4 m
Tip Height60.4 m
Architectural Height60.4 m
Main Roof Height47 m Source: NYC Open Data Building Footprints
Floors18 Source: Visual check in the structure's vicinity
Completion1972
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usageresidential
Status existing
Architectural Stylemodern
Address485 1st Avenue at East 29th Street, SW corner
Smart Address479–493 1st Avenue
Smart Address347–353 East 28th Street
Smart Address344–348 East 29th Street
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-10-17

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