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Panorama of New York City File 128-921-183

New York City, NY city

structure #688229934building

New York Health & Racquet Club Building

existing 52.8 m 11 floors 1915

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Architectural Height52.8 m
Main Roof Height52.8 m
Floors11
Completion1915
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Address18-20 East 50th Street
Smart Address18–20 East 50th Street
CityNew York City
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-17

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