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Panorama of New York City File 684-229-041
New York City, NY city
structure #462522012building

53 West 53rd

existing 320.0 m 77 floors 2019

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Tip Height320.0 m
Architectural Height320.0 m
Main Roof Height320.0 m Source: NYC Open Data Building Footprints
Building Mass Height320.0 m
Floors77 Source: CTBUH database
Completion2019
Structural Formsupertall building
Main Usagehotel, rental housing
Status existing
Architectural Stylestructural expressionist
Address53 West 53rd Street
Smart Address53 West 53rd Street
Smart Address54 West 54th Street
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-10-10

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    Photo 088-570-341
    John W. Cahill
  2. Photo 873-066-545
    Photo 873-066-545
    Ateliers Jean Nouvel
  3. Photo 968-953-852
    Photo 968-953-852
    Nate Lindsey
  4. Photo 276-819-666
    Photo 276-819-666
    Nate Lindsey
  5. Photo 766-722-727
    Photo 766-722-727
    Nate Lindsey
  6. Photo 013-299-840
    Photo 013-299-840
    Nate Lindsey
  7. Photo 086-357-512
    Photo 086-357-512
    Nate Lindsey
  8. Photo 909-364-640
    Photo 909-364-640
    Nate Lindsey
  9. Photo 291-516-911
    Photo 291-516-911
    Nate Lindsey
  10. Photo 114-263-429
    Photo 114-263-429
    Nate Lindsey

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