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Panorama of New York City File 684-229-041
structure #578736389building

159 5th Avenue

existing 27.6 m 6 floors 1910

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Architectural Height27.6 m Source: NYC Open Data Building Footprints
Main Roof Height27.6 m Source: NYC Open Data Building Footprints
Building Mass Height27.6 m
Floors6 Source: New York City Department of Buildings Mass Import
Completion1910
Structural Formlow-rise building
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Address159 5th Avenue
Smart Address159 5th Avenue
Smart Address159–165 5th Avenue
Smart Address935–939 Broadway
Smart Address2–6 East 22nd Street
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-10-05

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