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Panorama of New York City File 684-229-041
structure #637957836building

Nathan Straus Houses II

existing 50.3 m 20 floors 1965

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Main Roof Height51.0 m
Building Mass Height50.3 m
Tip Height50.3 m
Architectural Height50.3 m
Roof Height50.3 m
Floors20
Completion1965
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagepublic housing
Status existing
Architectural Stylemodern
Address243 East 27th Street
Smart Address237–245 East 27th Street
Smart Address481–487 2nd Avenue
Smart Address237–247 East 27th Street
1st Level DistrictManhattan
2nd Level DistrictKips Bay
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-10-02

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