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Panorama of New York City File 684-229-041
structure #638058924building

Sterling Plaza Condominiums

existing 96 m 31 floors 1984

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Architectural Height96 m Source: CTBUH database
Building Mass Height96 m
Main Roof Height93.9 m Source: NYC Open Data Building Footprints
Roof Height88.3 m Source: New York City Department of Buildings online database: http://a810-bisweb.nyc.gov/bisweb/bispi00.jsp
Floors31 Source: New York City Department of Buildings online database: http://a810-bisweb.nyc.gov/bisweb/bispi00.jsp
Completion1984
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usageresidential condominium
Status existing
Architectural Stylepostmodern
Address255 East 49th Street at 2nd Avenue, NW corner
Smart Address255 East 49th Street
Smart Address923–937 2nd Avenue
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-11-01

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