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Panorama of New York City File 128-921-183

New York City, NY city

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structure #696431281building

1 MiMA Tower

existing 194.6 m 63 floors 2011

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Architectural Height194.6 m
Floors63
Completion2011
Structural Formskyscraper
Main Usagerental housing
Status existing
Architectural Stylemodern
Address440 West 42nd Street
Smart Address440–448 West 42nd Street
CityNew York City
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-15

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  1. Photo 357-048-405
    Photo 357-048-405
    John W. Cahill
  2. Photo 432-098-234
    Photo 432-098-234
    John W. Cahill
  3. Photo 768-845-295
    Photo 768-845-295
    John W. Cahill
  4. Photo 741-310-497
    Photo 741-310-497
    John W. Cahill
  5. Photo 922-487-646
    Photo 922-487-646
    John W. Cahill
  6. Photo 481-117-593
    Photo 481-117-593
    John W. Cahill
  7. Photo 711-678-023
    Photo 711-678-023
    John W. Cahill
  8. Photo 797-711-892
    Photo 797-711-892
    John W. Cahill
  9. Photo 804-527-492
    Photo 804-527-492
    John W. Cahill
  10. Photo 446-705-173
    Photo 446-705-173
    John W. Cahill
  11. Photo 400-852-152
    Photo 400-852-152
    John W. Cahill
  12. Photo 200-255-579
    Photo 200-255-579
    John W. Cahill
  13. Photo 513-825-585
    Photo 513-825-585
    John W. Cahill
  14. Photo 700-222-120
    Photo 700-222-120
    John W. Cahill
  15. Photo 752-007-608
    Photo 752-007-608
    John W. Cahill
  16. Photo 784-877-938
    Photo 784-877-938
    John W. Cahill

Construction calendar

59 construction-phase photos across 2008 to 2010.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2008 3 1 2
2009 9 5 4
2010 47 14 22 6 5
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