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Panorama of New York City File 128-921-183

New York City, NY city

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structure #455351643building

Continental Building

existing 155.8 m 42 floors 1931

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Tip Height155.8 m
Architectural Height155.8 m
Roof Height155.8 m
Main Roof Height155.7 m
Floors42
Completion1931
Structural Formskyscraper
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Architectural Styleart deco
Address1450 Broadway
Smart Address1446–1450 Broadway
Smart Address130–138 West 41st Street
CityNew York City
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-16

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