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Panorama of New York City File 684-229-041
New York City, NY city
structure #533479076building

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existing 115 m 33 floors 2008

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Architectural Height115 m Source: CTBUH database
Building Mass Height115 m
Floors33
Completion2008
Structural Formskyscraper
Main Usageresidential condominium
Status existing
Architectural Stylemodern
Address555 West 59th Street
Smart Address549–555 West 59th Street
Smart Address248–254 West 60th Street
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-11-04

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  1. Photo 411-042-014
    Photo 411-042-014
    John W. Cahill
  2. Photo 643-114-629
    Photo 643-114-629
    John W. Cahill
  3. Photo 832-564-674
    Photo 832-564-674
    John W. Cahill
  4. Photo 650-733-820
    Photo 650-733-820
    John W. Cahill
  5. Photo 159-309-764
    Photo 159-309-764
    John W. Cahill
  6. Photo 561-359-577
    Photo 561-359-577
    John W. Cahill
  7. Photo 681-781-106
    Photo 681-781-106
    Nate Lindsey
  8. Photo 663-477-186
    Photo 663-477-186
    Nate Lindsey
  9. Photo 957-595-281
    Photo 957-595-281
    Royce Douglas
  10. Photo 848-238-762
    Photo 848-238-762
    Royce Douglas
  11. Photo 800-961-785
    Photo 800-961-785
    Royce Douglas
  12. Photo 305-308-876
    Photo 305-308-876
    Nate Lindsey
  13. Photo 132-408-722
    Photo 132-408-722
    Nate Lindsey

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2008 4 3 1
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