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Panorama of Albany File 990-908-320

Albany, NY city

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structure #41366268building

Erastus Corning Tower

existing 179.5 m 44 floors 1973

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Architectural Height179.5 m
Roof Height179.5 m
Floors44
Completion1973
Structural Formskyscraper
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Architectural Styleinternational style
Address5 Empire State Plaza
Smart Address5 Empire State Plaza
CityAlbany
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-16

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