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Panorama of New York City File 684-229-041
New York City, NY city
structure #477192612building

Jacob K. Javits Federal Building

existing 178.9 m 41 floors 1967

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Tip Height178.9 m
Architectural Height178.9 m
Roof Height178.9 m
Main Roof Height178 m
Floors41
Completion1967
Last Renovation1976
Structural Formskyscraper
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Architectural Styleinternational style
Address26 Federal Plaza
Smart Address26 Federal Plaza
Smart Address306–334 Broadway
Smart Address79–87 Duane Street
Smart Address94–98 Worth Street
1st Level DistrictManhattan
2nd Level DistrictCivic Center
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-29

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