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Panorama of New York City File 684-229-041
structure #561524472building

Random House Building

existing 159.1 m 40 floors 1969

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Tip Height159.1 m
Architectural Height159.1 m
Roof Height159.1 m
Building Mass Height159.1 m
Main Roof Height158.3 m Source: NYC Open Data Building Footprints
Floors40
Completion1969
Structural Formskyscraper
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Architectural Styleinternational style
Address825 3rd Avenue
Smart Address817–825 3rd Avenue
Smart Address825A–825H 3rd Avenue
Smart Address201–215 East 50th Street
Smart Address212 East 51st Street
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-10-31

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