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Panorama of New York City File 684-229-041
structure #791365678building

Grolier Building

existing 126.2 m 34 floors 1958

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Main Roof Height128.5 m Source: NYC Open Data Building Footprints
Tip Height126.2 m
Architectural Height126.2 m
Roof Height126.2 m
Building Mass Height126.2 m
Floors34 Source: NYC PLUTO 25v4
Completion1958
Last Renovation1990
Structural Formskyscraper
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Architectural Stylemodern
Address575 Lexington Avenue
Smart Address575–589 Lexington Avenue
Smart Address145–159 East 51st Street
Smart Address142–144 East 52nd Street
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-11-02

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