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George Washington Hotel

existing 60.4 m 16 floors 1930

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Tip Height60.4 m
Architectural Height60.4 m
Roof Height60.4 m
Main Roof Height50.6 m
Floors16
Completion1930
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagehotel
Status existing
Address23 Lexington Avenue, 135 East 23rd Street To East 24th Street
Smart Address19–39 Lexington Avenue
Smart Address135–137 East 23rd Street
Smart Address140–142 East 24th Street
CityNew York City
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-20

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