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Panorama of New York City File 684-229-041
structure #663122664building

Decoration & Design Building

existing 68.0 m 17 floors 1966

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Main Roof Height69.7 m Source: NYC Open Data Building Footprints
Building Mass Height68.0 m
Tip Height68.0 m Source: Sanborn Map
Architectural Height68.0 m Source: Sanborn Map
Floors17 Source: Sanborn Map
Completion1966
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Architectural Stylemodern
Address979 3rd Avenue
Smart Address971–979 3rd Avenue
Smart Address201–213 East 58th Street
Smart Address206–216 East 59th Street
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-10-30

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  1. Photo 245-421-042
    John W. Cahill
  2. Photo 637-425-338
    John W. Cahill
  3. Photo 462-273-251
    John W. Cahill
  4. Photo 009-799-335
    Royce Douglas