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structure #379181547building

Socony-Mobil Building

existing 174.3 m 42 floors 1956

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#197 in New York City
#518 in United States
#5232 Worldwide

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Building Mass Height	174.3 m
Tip Height	174.3 m
Architectural Height	174.3 m
Roof Height	174.3 m
Main Roof Height	173.2 m
Floors	42
Completion	1956
Structural Form	skyscraper
Main Usage	commercial office
Status	existing
Architectural Style	international style
Address	150 East 42nd Street
Smart Address	130–170 East 42nd Street
Smart Address	640–658 3rd Avenue
Smart Address	131–155 East 41st Street
Smart Address	375–391 Lexington Avenue
City	New York City
Country	United States

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