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Panorama of New York City File 128-921-183

New York City, NY city

structure #428807107building

55 Hudson Yards

existing 237 m 51 floors 2018

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Architectural Height237 m
Main Roof Height24.4 m
Floors51
Completion2018
Structural Formskyscraper
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Architectural Stylemodern
Address550-570 West 34th Street
Smart Address550–570 West 34th Street
CityNew York City
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-16

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  1. Photo 985-793-896
    Photo 985-793-896
    John W. Cahill
  2. Photo 502-868-176
    Photo 502-868-176
    John W. Cahill
  3. Photo 434-187-142
    Photo 434-187-142
    Nate Lindsey

Construction calendar

23 construction-phase photos across 2014 to 2018.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2014 2 2
2015
2016 6 3 2 1
2017 13 6 7
2018 2 2
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