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Panorama of New York City File 684-229-041
structure #712932367building

655 Madison Avenue

existing 85.3 m 24 floors 1950

Location of 655 Madison Avenue
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Main Roof Height354.2 m
Building Mass Height85.3 m
Tip Height85.3 m Source: Sanborn Map
Architectural Height85.3 m Source: Sanborn Map
Roof Height78.0 m Source: Sanborn Map
Floors24
Completion1950
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Architectural Styleearly modern
Address655 Madison Avenue
Smart Address653–661 Madison Avenue
Smart Address29–31 East 60th Street
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-11-01

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