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Panorama of New York City File 684-229-041
structure #789211172building

1 East 53rd Street

existing 57.3 m 16 floors 1926

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Main Roof Height58.2 m Source: NYC Open Data Building Footprints
Tip Height57.3 m Source: Sanborn Map
Architectural Height57.3 m Source: Sanborn Map
Building Mass Height57.3 m
Floors16 Source: Sanborn Map
Completion1926
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Address1 East 53rd Street
Smart Address1 East 53rd Street
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-10-13

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