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Panorama of New York City File 684-229-041
structure #533448842building

Metropolitan Life Tower

existing 213.4 m 51 floors 1909

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Tip Height213.4 m
Architectural Height213.4 m
Building Mass Height213.4 m Source: Database of Marshall Gerometta
Roof Height200.3 m
Main Roof Height182.9 m Source: NYC Open Data Building Footprints
Floors51 Source: NYC PLUTO 25v4
Completion1909
Last Renovation2002
Structural Formskyscraper
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Architectural Styleneo-renaissance
Address5 Madison Avenue
Smart Address5 Madison Avenue
Smart Address1–33 East 23rd Street
Smart Address2–24 East 24th Street
Smart Address310–328 Park Avenue South
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-11-01

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