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structure #76860035building

5 Union Square West

existing 38.1 m 8 floors 1900

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Architectural Height38.1 m
Main Roof Height38.1 m
Floors8
Completion1900
Structural Formlow-rise building
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Address5-9 Union Square West
Smart Address5–9 Union Square West
Smart Address5–9 Union Square
ZoneUnion Square
1st Level DistrictManhattan
2nd Level DistrictFlatiron
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-29

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