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Panorama of New York City File 128-921-183

New York City, NY city

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structure #598318623building

The Helena

existing 122.1 m 38 floors 2005

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Tip Height122.1 m
Architectural Height122.1 m
Roof Height122.1 m
Main Roof Height116.4 m
Height Top Floor105.6 m
Floors38
Completion2005
Structural Formskyscraper
Main Usagerental housing
Status existing
Architectural Stylemodern
Address601 West 57th Street
Smart Address601–605 West 57th Street
Smart Address839–845 11th Avenue
CityNew York City
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-16

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  1. Photo 419-195-410
    Photo 419-195-410
    Scott Murphy
  2. Photo 143-224-620
    Photo 143-224-620
    John W. Cahill
  3. Photo 322-085-934
    Photo 322-085-934
    Royce Douglas
  4. Photo 878-747-938
    Photo 878-747-938
    John W. Cahill
  5. Photo 252-772-733
    Photo 252-772-733
    Royce Douglas
  6. Photo 861-637-734
    Photo 861-637-734
    John W. Cahill
  7. Photo 475-333-018
    Photo 475-333-018
    Royce Douglas
  8. Photo 701-948-475
    Photo 701-948-475
    Cesar Serrano
  9. Photo 688-590-021
    Photo 688-590-021
    Royce Douglas
  10. Photo 633-500-066
    Photo 633-500-066
    Royce Douglas
  11. Photo 593-618-632
    Photo 593-618-632
    Royce Douglas
  12. Photo 673-820-151
    Photo 673-820-151
    John W. Cahill
  13. Photo 260-416-063
    Photo 260-416-063
    John W. Cahill
  14. Photo 258-057-731
    Photo 258-057-731
    Royce Douglas
  15. Photo 106-074-022
    Photo 106-074-022
    Royce Douglas
  16. Photo 520-528-698
    Photo 520-528-698
    John W. Cahill
  17. Photo 160-003-475
    Photo 160-003-475
    John W. Cahill
  18. Photo 762-825-759
    Photo 762-825-759
    John W. Cahill
  19. Photo 632-603-415
    Photo 632-603-415
    John W. Cahill
  20. Photo 447-952-307
    Photo 447-952-307
    John W. Cahill

Construction calendar

8 construction-phase photos across 2004.

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2004 8 3 5
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