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structure #749377459building

12 West 27th Street

existing 79.2 m 18 floors 1913

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Tip Height79.2 m
Architectural Height79.2 m
Roof Height79.2 m
Main Roof Height71.6 m
Floors18
Completion1913
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usageresidential
Status existing
Address12 West 27th Street
Smart Address12–16 West 27th Street
1st Level DistrictManhattan
2nd Level DistrictMidtown South
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-29

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