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Panorama of New York City File 684-229-041
New York City, NY city
structure #367080371building

State University College of Optometry

existing 79 m 17 floors 1912

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Main Roof Height89 m
Tip Height79.9 m
Roof Height79.9 m
Architectural Height79 m
Floors17
Completion1912
Last Renovation1997
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagehigher education
Status existing
Architectural Stylebeaux-arts
Address33 West 42nd Street to West 43rd Street
Smart Address29–35 West 42nd Street
Smart Address32–36 West 43rd Street
1st Level DistrictManhattan
2nd Level DistrictMidtown
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-29

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