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Panorama of New York City File 684-229-041
New York City, NY city
structure #755887269building

Park Avenue Plaza

existing 175 m 44 floors 1981

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Main Roof Height178.4 m
Tip Height175.3 m
Architectural Height175 m
Height Top Floor162.3 m
Floors44
Completion1981
Structural Formskyscraper
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Architectural Stylemodern
Address55 East 52nd Street
Smart Address55–73 East 52nd Street
Smart Address32–58 East 53rd Street
Smart Address55 Park Avenue Plaza
1st Level DistrictManhattan
2nd Level DistrictMidtown
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-29

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