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structure #656694549building

420 West 42nd Street

existing 121.9 m 41 floors 2001

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#609 in New York City
#1918 in United States
#16769 Worldwide

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Building Mass Height	121.9 m
Architectural Height	121.9 m
Main Roof Height	108.8 m
Floors	41
Completion	2001
Structural Form	skyscraper
Main Usage	rental housing
Status	existing
Architectural Style	postmodern
Address	420 West 42nd Street
Smart Address	424 West 42nd Street
Smart Address	422 West 42nd Street
Smart Address	420–424 West 42nd Street
City	New York City, NY
Country	United States

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