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Panorama of New York City File 684-229-041
structure #379181547building

Socony-Mobil Building

existing 174.3 m 42 floors 1956

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Tip Height174.3 m
Architectural Height174.3 m
Roof Height174.3 m
Building Mass Height174.3 m
Main Roof Height173.2 m Source: NYC Open Data Building Footprints
Floors42
Completion1956
Structural Formskyscraper
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Architectural Styleinternational style
Address150 East 42nd Street
Smart Address130–170 East 42nd Street
Smart Address640–658 3rd Avenue
Smart Address131–155 East 41st Street
Smart Address375–391 Lexington Avenue
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-10-17

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