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structure #694625818building

599 Lexington Avenue

existing 199 m 51 floors 1986

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#110 in New York City
#274 in United States
#2935 Worldwide

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Building Mass Height	199 m
Main Roof Height	199.4 m
Tip Height	199 m
Architectural Height	199 m
Roof Height	199 m
Floors	51
Completion	1986
Structural Form	skyscraper
Main Usage	commercial office
Status	existing
Architectural Style	modern
Address	599 Lexington Avenue
Smart Address	595–599 Lexington Avenue
Smart Address	137 East 52nd Street
Smart Address	134–152 East 53rd Street
City	New York City
Country	United States

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