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structure #379045031building

509 Madison Avenue

existing 75.6 m 21 floors 1929

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#1637 in New York City
#5777 in United States
#8042 in North America
#48687 Worldwide

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Building Mass Height	75.6 m
Main Roof Height	89.9 m
Tip Height	75.6 m
Architectural Height	75.6 m
Roof Height	71.9 m
Floors	21
Completion	1929
Structural Form	high-rise building
Main Usage	commercial office
Status	existing
Architectural Style	art deco
Address	509 Madison Avenue
Smart Address	507–511 Madison Avenue
Smart Address	28–30 East 53rd Street
1st Level District	Manhattan
2nd Level District	Midtown
City	New York City, NY
Country	United States

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