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Panorama of New York City File 684-229-041
structure #777180561building

James Buchanan Duke House

existing 20.5 m 3 floors 1912

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Architectural Height20.5 m Source: NYC Open Data Building Footprints
Main Roof Height20.5 m Source: NYC Open Data Building Footprints
Building Mass Height20.5 m
Floors3 Source: New York City Department of Buildings Mass Import
Completion1912
Structural Formlow-rise building
Main Usagearts school
Status existing
Architectural Styleneo-classical
Address970 5th Avenue
Smart Address970 5th Avenue
Smart Address1 East 78th Street
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-08-21

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