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structure #38836902building

40 Rector Street

existing 77 m 18 floors 1920

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#1584 in New York City
#5553 in United States
#7751 in North America
#47370 Worldwide

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Building Mass Height	77 m
Architectural Height	77 m
Tip Height	67.1 m
Roof Height	67.1 m
Main Roof Height	61 m
Floors	18
Completion	1920
Structural Form	high-rise building
Main Usage	office, residential
Status	existing
Address	40 Rector Street
Smart Address	40 Rector Street
Smart Address	94–106 Washington Street
Smart Address	57–69 West Street
1st Level District	Manhattan
2nd Level District	Financial District
City	New York City, NY
Country	United States

Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-29

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