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Panorama of Rochester File 558-273-247

Rochester, NY city

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structure #326682169building

The Metropolitan

existing 119.5 m 27 floors 1973

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Architectural Height119.5 m
Roof Height119.5 m
Floors27
Completion1973
Last Renovation1983
Structural Formskyscraper
Main Usagecommercial office, residential
Status existing
Architectural Stylemodern
Address219 East Main Street
Smart Address219 East Main Street
CityRochester
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-16

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