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Panorama of New York City File 128-921-183

New York City, NY city

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structure #790967921building

Taft Hotel

existing 68 m 20 floors 1926

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Tip Height68.9 m
Roof Height68.9 m
Architectural Height68 m
Main Roof Height64.6 m
Floors20
Completion1926
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagehotel
Status existing
Address771 7th Avenue
Smart Address761–779 7th Avenue
Smart Address159 West 50th Street
Smart Address150–162 West 51st Street
CityNew York City
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-16

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