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Panorama of Jersey City File 413-627-227

Jersey City, NJ city

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structure #433569276building

The Ellipse

existing 135 m 43 floors 2017

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Roof Height140.2 m
Architectural Height135 m
Floors43
Completion2017
Structural Formskyscraper
Main Usagerental housing
Status existing
Architectural Stylemodern
Address14th Street Pier
CityJersey City
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-16

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  1. Photo 148-967-040
    Photo 148-967-040
    John W. Cahill
  2. Photo 506-762-511
    Photo 506-762-511
    John W. Cahill
  3. Photo 404-941-286
    Photo 404-941-286
    John W. Cahill
  4. Photo 955-502-652
    Photo 955-502-652
    John W. Cahill
  5. Photo 492-503-117
    Photo 492-503-117
    John W. Cahill

Construction calendar

3 construction-phase photos across 2016.

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2016 3 3
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