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Panorama of New York City File 684-229-041
structure #49478619building

870 5th Avenue

existing 57.7 m 19 floors 1949

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Architectural Height57.7 m Source: NYC Open Data Building Footprints
Main Roof Height57.7 m Source: NYC Open Data Building Footprints
Building Mass Height57.7 m
Floors19 Source: New York City Department of Buildings online database: http://a810-bisweb.nyc.gov/bisweb/bispi00.jsp
Completion1949
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usageresidential
Status existing
Address870 5th Avenue at East 68th Street, NE corner
Smart Address870–872 5th Avenue
Smart Address871 5th Avenue
Smart Address1–3 East 68th Street
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-10-06

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