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Panorama of New York City File 684-229-041
structure #741231586building

79 5th Avenue

existing 71.9 m 16 floors 1907

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Tip Height71.9 m Source: Sanborn Map
Architectural Height71.9 m Source: Sanborn Map
Roof Height71.9 m Source: Sanborn Map
Building Mass Height71.9 m
Main Roof Height68.3 m Source: Sanborn Map
Floors16 Source: Sanborn Map
Completion1907
Last Renovation1988
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Address79 5th Avenue
Smart Address79–83 5th Avenue
Smart Address2–8 East 16th Street
Smart Address8–12 East 16th Street
Smart Address2–6 East 16th Street
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-10-30

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