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Panorama of New York City File 684-229-041

New York City, NY city

structure #566865338building

General Motors Building

existing 214.9 m 50 floors 1968

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Tip Height214.9 m
Architectural Height214.9 m
Roof Height214.9 m
Floors50
Completion1968
Structural Formskyscraper
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Architectural Styleinternational style
Address767 5th Avenue
Smart Address761–775 5th Avenue
Smart Address1–21 East 58th Street
Smart Address2–32 East 59th Street
Smart Address608–628 Madison Avenue
CityNew York City
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-20

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