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Panorama of New York City File 684-229-041
structure #769532550building

Time-Life Building

existing 178.9 m 47 floors 1958

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Tip Height178.9 m
Architectural Height178.9 m
Roof Height178.9 m
Building Mass Height178.9 m
Main Roof Height178 m Source: Sanborn Map
Floors47 Source: NYC PLUTO 25v4
Completion1958
Structural Formskyscraper
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Architectural Styleinternational style
Address1271 Avenue of the Americas
Smart Address1261–1277 6th Avenue
Smart Address101–133 West 50th Street
Smart Address100–130 West 51st Street
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-10-17

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