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Panorama of New York City File 684-229-041
structure #470710544building

John Adams Apartments

existing 62.5 m 21 floors 1963

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Tip Height62.5 m Source: Sanborn Map
Architectural Height62.5 m Source: Sanborn Map
Roof Height62.5 m Source: Sanborn Map
Building Mass Height62.5 m
Main Roof Height56.7 m Source: Sanborn Map
Floors21 Source: NYC PLUTO 25v4
Completion1963
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usageresidential
Status existing
Address6th Avenue, 101 West 12th Street, NW corner to West 13th Street
Smart Address487–503 6th Avenue
Smart Address101–115 West 12th Street
Smart Address100–102 West 13th Street
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-10-07

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