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Silk Trader's Building

existing 49.7 m 19 floors 1920

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Architectural Height49.7 m
Main Roof Height45.7 m
Floors19
Completion1920
Last Renovation2017
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagehotel
Status existing
Architectural Styleneo-gothic
Address444 Park Avenue South at East 30th Street, NW corner
Smart Address442–448 Park Avenue South
Smart Address51 East 30th Street
ZoneRose Hill
1st Level DistrictManhattan
2nd Level DistrictMurray Hill
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-29

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