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Panorama of New York City File 684-229-041
structure #506838707building

The Biltmore

existing 167.6 m 51 floors 2003

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Building Mass Height167.6 m
Tip Height167.6 m Source: New York City Department of Buildings online database: http://a810-bisweb.nyc.gov/bisweb/bispi00.jsp
Architectural Height167.6 m Source: New York City Department of Buildings online database: http://a810-bisweb.nyc.gov/bisweb/bispi00.jsp
Roof Height167.6 m Source: New York City Department of Buildings online database: http://a810-bisweb.nyc.gov/bisweb/bispi00.jsp
Floors51 Source: CTBUH database
Completion2003
Structural Formskyscraper
Main Usageresidential
Status existing
Architectural Stylepostmodern
Address271 West 47th Street
Smart Address267–273 West 47th Street
Smart Address770 8th Avenue
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-11-02

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  1. Photo 208-362-984
    John W. Cahill
  2. Photo 824-821-070
    John W. Cahill
  3. Photo 574-310-372
    David Guija
  4. Photo 189-590-732
    Royce Douglas
  5. Photo 394-312-997
    David Guija
  6. Photo 705-973-713
    Royce Douglas
  7. Photo 391-792-744
    Royce Douglas
  8. Photo 525-572-578
    Royce Douglas
  9. Photo 726-287-558
    Royce Douglas
  10. Photo 513-379-591
    Scott Murphy
  11. Photo 747-916-630
    Scott Murphy
  12. Photo 232-736-384
    Scott Murphy
  13. Photo 883-139-035
    John W. Cahill
  14. Photo 814-260-828
    Scott Murphy

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