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Panorama of New York City File 684-229-041
structure #505358667building

494 8th Avenue

existing 81 m 23 floors 1929

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Main Roof Height81.7 m Source: Sanborn Map
Architectural Height81 m Source: CTBUH database
Building Mass Height81 m
Floors23 Source: Sanborn Map
Completion1929
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Address494 8th Avenue at 35th Street, SE corner
Smart Address494–496 8th Avenue
Smart Address264–266 West 35th Street
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-10-06

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