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Panorama of New York City File 128-921-183

New York City, NY city

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structure #504829788building

William Beaver House

existing 160.8 m 47 floors 2010

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Tip Height161.7 m
Architectural Height160.8 m
Height Top Floor147.5 m
Floors47
Completion2010
Structural Formskyscraper
Main Usagerental housing
Status existing
Architectural Styledeconstructivist
Address15 William Street
Smart Address13–23 William Street
Smart Address51–59 Beaver Street
CityNew York City
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-16

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  1. Photo 659-779-641
    Photo 659-779-641
    René Hogendijk
  2. Photo 772-869-356
    Photo 772-869-356
    John W. Cahill
  3. Photo 709-874-598
    Photo 709-874-598
    Royce Douglas
  4. Photo 437-011-972
    Photo 437-011-972
    Royce Douglas
  5. Photo 610-891-830
    Photo 610-891-830
    Royce Douglas
  6. Photo 410-917-767
    Photo 410-917-767
    Royce Douglas
  7. Photo 216-519-032
    Photo 216-519-032
    Royce Douglas
  8. Photo 773-756-825
    Photo 773-756-825
    Royce Douglas
  9. Photo 825-350-833
    Photo 825-350-833
    Nate Lindsey
  10. Photo 917-479-646
    Photo 917-479-646
    Royce Douglas
  11. Photo 665-493-439
    Photo 665-493-439
    John W. Cahill
  12. Photo 623-959-117
    Photo 623-959-117
    Royce Douglas
  13. Photo 282-825-556
    Photo 282-825-556
    Nate Lindsey
  14. Photo 169-471-142
    Photo 169-471-142
    John W. Cahill
  15. Photo 442-770-173
    Photo 442-770-173
    John W. Cahill
  16. Photo 504-072-913
    Photo 504-072-913
    John W. Cahill
  17. Photo 530-782-719
    Photo 530-782-719
    John W. Cahill

Construction calendar

60 construction-phase photos across 2007 to 2009.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2007 29 7 11 4 7
2008 30 10 9 1 5 2 3
2009 1 1
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