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Panorama of New York City File 684-229-041
structure #479882962building

505 8th Avenue

existing 87 m 25 floors 1929

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Main Roof Height98.1 m
Tip Height93.6 m
Architectural Height87 m
Roof Height86.9 m
Floors25
Completion1929
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Architectural Styleart deco
Address505 8th Avenue
Smart Address501–507 8th Avenue
Smart Address301–309 West 35th Street
ZoneGarment District
1st Level DistrictManhattan
2nd Level DistrictClinton
CityNew York City
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-24

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