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Panorama of New York City File 684-229-041
structure #575646844building

242 West 30th Street

existing 49.4 m 14 floors 1926

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Main Roof Height50.9 m Source: NYC Open Data Building Footprints
Building Mass Height49.4 m
Tip Height49.4 m Source: Sanborn Map
Architectural Height49.4 m Source: Sanborn Map
Roof Height49.4 m Source: Sanborn Map
Floors14 Source: Sanborn Map
Completion1926
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Architectural Styleneo-classical
Address242 West 30th Street
Smart Address242–246 West 30th Street
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-10-06

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