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Panorama of New York City File 684-229-041
structure #75713371building

The Sovereign

existing 149 m 47 floors 1973

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Tip Height149.7 m Source: CTBUH database
Roof Height149.7 m Source: CTBUH database
Architectural Height149 m Source: CTBUH database
Building Mass Height149 m
Main Roof Height147.9 m Source: NYC Open Data Building Footprints
Floors47 Source: CTBUH database
Completion1973
Structural Formskyscraper
Main Usagecooperative apartments
Status existing
Architectural Stylemodern
Address420 East 59th Street
Smart Address420–438 East 59th Street
Smart Address411–449 East 58th Street
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-10-15

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