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Panorama of New York City File 684-229-041
structure #735428970building

New York Times Tower

existing 261 m 52 floors 2007

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Tip Height318.8 m
Architectural Height318.8 m
Main Roof Height230.1 m
Roof Height227.4 m
Floors52
Completion2007
Structural Formskyscraper
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Architectural Stylemodern
Address620 8th Avenue
Smart Address620–636 8th Avenue
Smart Address269–275 West 40th Street
Smart Address264–268 West 41st Street
CityNew York City
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-22

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