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structure #506838707building

The Biltmore

existing 167.6 m 51 floors 2003

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#232 in New York City
#617 in United States
#6296 Worldwide

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Building Mass Height	167.6 m
Tip Height	167.6 m
Architectural Height	167.6 m
Roof Height	167.6 m
Floors	51
Completion	2003
Structural Form	skyscraper
Main Usage	residential
Status	existing
Architectural Style	postmodern
Address	271 West 47th Street
Smart Address	267–273 West 47th Street
Smart Address	770 8th Avenue
City	New York City
Country	United States

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