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Fred F. French Building

existing 130.8 m 38 floors 1927

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Architectural Height130.8 m
Main Roof Height127.9 m
Floors38
Completion1927
Structural Formskyscraper
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Architectural Styleart deco
Address551 5th Avenue
Smart Address547–551 5th Avenue
Smart Address1–7 East 45th Street
1st Level DistrictManhattan
2nd Level DistrictMidtown
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-29

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