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Panorama of New York City File 684-229-041
structure #63662174building

245 West 55th Street

existing 49.4 m 11 floors 1914

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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
Main Roof Height45.7 m Source: Sanborn Map
Floors11 Source: Sanborn Map
Completion1914
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagecooperative apartments
Status existing
Address245 West 55th Street
Smart Address245 West 55th Street
Smart Address245–249 West 55th Street
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-10-06

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