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Panorama of New York City File 128-921-183

New York City, NY city

structure #649792487building

CBS Building

existing 149.7 m 38 floors 1965

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Main Roof Height149.9 m
Tip Height149.7 m
Architectural Height149.7 m
Roof Height149.7 m
Floors38
Completion1965
Structural Formskyscraper
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Architectural Styleinternational style
Address1300 6th Avenue, 51 West 52nd Street
Smart Address1300–1316 6th Avenue
Smart Address51–69 West 52nd Street
Smart Address52–66 West 53rd Street
CityNew York City
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-17

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