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Panorama of New York City File 684-229-041
structure #417921491building

Tower 49

existing 187.1 m 44 floors 1985

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Main Roof Height187.9 m Source: NYC Open Data Building Footprints
Building Mass Height187.1 m
Tip Height187.1 m
Architectural Height187.1 m
Roof Height187.1 m
Floors44 Source: CTBUH database
Completion1985
Structural Formskyscraper
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Architectural Stylemodern
Address12 East 49th Street
Smart Address8–18 East 49th Street
Smart Address7–15 East 48th Street
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-10-27

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