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structure #533448842building

Metropolitan Life Tower

existing 213.4 m 51 floors 1909

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Tip Height213.4 m
Architectural Height213.4 m
Roof Height200.3 m
Main Roof Height182.9 m
Floors51
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
ZoneMadison Square
1st Level DistrictManhattan
2nd Level DistrictMidtown South
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-23

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