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Panorama of New York City File 128-921-183

New York City, NY city

structure #711949193building

425 5th Avenue

existing 188.3 m 54 floors 2003

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Architectural Height188.3 m
Main Roof Height182.9 m
Floors54
Completion2003
Structural Formskyscraper
Main Usageresidential condominium
Status existing
Architectural Stylepostmodern
Address425 5th Avenue
Smart Address425–429 5th Avenue
Smart Address1–3 East 38th Street
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-17

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  1. Photo 653-386-975
    Photo 653-386-975
    Skyscraper Sunset
  2. Photo 762-557-285
    Photo 762-557-285
    Scott Murphy
  3. Photo 658-217-705
    Photo 658-217-705
    Scott Murphy
  4. Photo 291-452-641
    Photo 291-452-641
    David Guija
  5. Photo 500-373-209
    Photo 500-373-209
    David Guija
  6. Photo 444-302-150
    Photo 444-302-150
    John W. Cahill
  7. Photo 397-297-259
    Photo 397-297-259
    Nate Lindsey
  8. Photo 237-684-437
    Photo 237-684-437
    Marshall Gerometta
  9. Photo 582-392-725
    Photo 582-392-725
    Scott Murphy
  10. Photo 223-220-347
    Photo 223-220-347
    John W. Cahill
  11. Photo 568-426-778
    Photo 568-426-778
    Nate Lindsey
  12. Photo 468-502-878
    Photo 468-502-878
    Serdica
  13. Photo 171-654-011
    Photo 171-654-011
    Skyscraper Sunset
  14. Photo 717-445-228
    Photo 717-445-228
    Daniel Kieckhefer
  15. Photo 310-341-200
    Photo 310-341-200
    Daniel Kieckhefer
  16. Photo 566-851-922
    Photo 566-851-922
    Daniel Kieckhefer
  17. Photo 471-956-767
    Photo 471-956-767
    Nate Lindsey
  18. Photo 125-786-890
    Photo 125-786-890
    Royce Douglas
  19. Photo 440-126-127
    Photo 440-126-127
    Skyscraper Sunset
  20. Photo 862-876-121
    Photo 862-876-121
    Serdica
  21. Photo 665-529-304
    Photo 665-529-304
    Daniel Kieckhefer
  22. Photo 425-941-694
    Photo 425-941-694
    Royce Douglas
  23. Photo 951-371-614
    Photo 951-371-614
    Royce Douglas
  24. Photo 668-830-466
    Photo 668-830-466
    Ryan Hildebrand
  25. Photo 833-551-385
    Photo 833-551-385
    Royce Douglas
  26. Photo 148-981-843
    Photo 148-981-843
    Mike Stanton
  27. Photo 142-464-762
    Photo 142-464-762
    Paul Cucuzza
  28. Photo 923-892-447
    Photo 923-892-447
    RFR Davis

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