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Panorama of New York City File 128-921-183

New York City, NY city

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structure #715240552building

2 Gold Street

existing 166 m 51 floors 2005

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Tip Height167.1 m
Architectural Height166 m
Roof Height147.8 m
Floors51
Completion2005
Structural Formskyscraper
Main Usagerental housing
Status existing
Address2 Gold Street
Smart Address2–14 Gold Street
Smart Address89–97 Maiden Lane
Smart Address211 Pearl Street
Smart Address12–20 Platt Street
CityNew York City
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-16

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  1. Photo 995-733-734
    Photo 995-733-734
    Marshall Gerometta
  2. Photo 439-860-663
    Photo 439-860-663
    John W. Cahill
  3. Photo 685-037-146
    Photo 685-037-146
    Royce Douglas
  4. Photo 623-208-170
    Photo 623-208-170
    John W. Cahill
  5. Photo 852-076-283
    Photo 852-076-283
    Royce Douglas
  6. Photo 136-534-385
    Photo 136-534-385
    John W. Cahill
  7. Photo 124-929-734
    Photo 124-929-734
    Royce Douglas
  8. Photo 167-270-767
    Photo 167-270-767
    John W. Cahill
  9. Photo 982-157-725
    Photo 982-157-725
    John W. Cahill
  10. Photo 972-656-104
    Photo 972-656-104
    John W. Cahill

Construction calendar

6 construction-phase photos across 2004.

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2004 6 2 4
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