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Panorama of New York City File 128-921-183

New York City, NY city

structure #75713371building

The Sovereign

existing 149 m 47 floors 1973

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Tip Height149.7 m
Roof Height149.7 m
Architectural Height149 m
Main Roof Height147.9 m
Floors47
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
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-17

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