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Panorama of New York City File 684-229-041
structure #643056182building

Look Building

existing 92 m 23 floors 1950

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Tip Height92.7 m
Roof Height92.7 m
Architectural Height92 m Source: CTBUH database
Building Mass Height92 m
Main Roof Height80.7 m Source: NYC Open Data Building Footprints
Floors23 Source: NYC PLUTO 25v4
Completion1950
Last Renovation1992
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Architectural Styleinternational style
Address488 Madison Avenue
Smart Address484–492 Madison Avenue
Smart Address15–23 East 51st Street
Smart Address24 East 52nd Street
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-10-28

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    Royce Douglas
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    John W. Cahill
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    John W. Cahill
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    John W. Cahill