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structure #796073197building

Houghton Mifflin & Company Building

existing 54.1 m 13 floors 1901

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Height Rankings

#3160 in New York City
#9461 in United States
#12880 in North America
#73277 Worldwide

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Building Mass Height	54.1 m
Architectural Height	54.1 m
Main Roof Height	54.1 m
Floors	13
Completion	1901
Structural Form	high-rise building
Main Usage	hotel
Status	existing
Address	85 5th Avenue
Smart Address	85 5th Avenue
Smart Address	1–3 East 16th Street
Zone	Ladies Mile
1st Level District	Manhattan
2nd Level District	Flatiron
City	New York City, NY
Country	United States

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