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Panorama of New York City File 684-229-041
structure #413335812building

279 Central Park West

existing 71 m 23 floors 1988

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Main Roof Height74.7 m Source: NYC Open Data Building Footprints
Tip Height71.6 m
Roof Height71.6 m
Architectural Height71 m Source: CTBUH database
Building Mass Height71 m
Floors23 Source: Mass Import from New York City brokerage website http://www.cityrealty.com
Completion1988
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usageresidential
Status existing
Address279 Central Park West at West 88th Street, NW corner
Smart Address279–281 Central Park West
Smart Address1 West 88th Street
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-10-24

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