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Panorama of New Haven File 209-665-685

New Haven, CT city

structure #729527680building

The Eli

existing 67.4 m 17 floors 1938

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Architectural Height67.4 m
Floors17
Completion1938
Last Renovation2003
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usageresidential
Status existing
Architectural Styleart deco
Address227 Church Street
Smart Address227 Church Street
CityNew Haven
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-17

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