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Penn Station South Houses V

existing 66 m 22 floors 1963

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Architectural Height66 m
Main Roof Height59.2 m
Roof Height59.1 m
Floors22
Completion1963
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagecooperative apartments
Status existing
Architectural Stylemodern
Address280 9th Avenue
Smart Address270–290 9th Avenue
Smart Address367 West 26th Street
Smart Address323–351 West 26th Street
Smart Address330–340 West 28th Street
1st Level DistrictManhattan
2nd Level DistrictChelsea
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-29

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