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Empire Building

existing 97.2 m 22 floors 1898

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#1027 in New York City
#3430 in United States
#4821 in North America
#30326 Worldwide

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Building Mass Height	97.2 m
Main Roof Height	97.5 m
Tip Height	97.2 m
Architectural Height	97.2 m
Roof Height	97.2 m
Floors	22
Completion	1898
Last Renovation	1997
Structural Form	high-rise building
Main Usage	rental housing
Status	existing
Architectural Style	beaux-arts
Address	71 Broadway, 51 Trinity Place
Smart Address	69–73 Broadway
Smart Address	51–53 Trinity Place
Smart Address	1–3 Rector Street
City	New York City
Country	United States

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