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Panorama of New York City File 684-229-041
structure #449030023building

Simon & Schuster Building

existing 85 m 22 floors 1939

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Architectural Height85 m Source: CTBUH database
Building Mass Height85 m
Main Roof Height83.1 m Source: NYC Open Data Building Footprints
Floors22 Source: NYC PLUTO 25v4
Completion1939
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Architectural Styleart deco
Address1230 6th Avenue
Smart Address1220–1234 6th Avenue
Smart Address2 Rockefeller Plaza
Smart Address53–75 West 48th Street
Smart Address58–74 West 49th Street
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-10-16

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