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Panorama of New York City File 684-229-041
structure #448316477building

40 East 49th Street

existing 78.7 m 20 floors 1927

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Architectural Height78.7 m Source: NYC Open Data Building Footprints
Main Roof Height78.7 m Source: NYC Open Data Building Footprints
Building Mass Height78.7 m
Roof Height68.0 m Source: Sanborn Map
Floors20 Source: Sanborn Map
Completion1927
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Architectural Styleart deco
Address40 East 49th Street
Smart Address34–40 East 49th Street
Smart Address425–427 Madison Avenue
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-10-19

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    John W. Cahill
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