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Panorama of Washington File 765-378-349
structure #778823365building

The Cairo

existing 50.0 m 12 floors 1894

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Building Mass Height50.0 m
Architectural Height50.0 m
Floors12 Source: Visual check in the structure's vicinity
Completion1894
Last Renovation1974
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usageresidential
Status existing
Address1615 Q Street NW
Smart Address1615–1625 Q Street NW
CityWashington, DC
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-10-18

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