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structure #566722082building

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existing 206 m 61 floors 2015

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Architectural Height206 m
Floors61
Completion2015
Structural Formskyscraper
Main Usagerental housing
Status existing
Architectural Stylemodern
Address605 West 42nd Street
Smart Address605–619 West 42nd Street
1st Level DistrictManhattan
2nd Level DistrictClinton
CityNew York City
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-23

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  1. Photo 282-520-146
    John W. Cahill
  2. Photo 094-879-561
    John W. Cahill
  3. Photo 054-892-598
    John W. Cahill
  4. Photo 489-320-470
    John W. Cahill
  5. Photo 407-532-862
    John W. Cahill

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