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Panorama of New York City File 128-921-183

New York City, NY city

structure #797058643building

Crown Building

existing 126.8 m 26 floors 1921

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Tip Height126.8 m
Architectural Height126.8 m
Roof Height126.8 m
Main Roof Height116.5 m
Floors26
Completion1921
Structural Formskyscraper
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Architectural Styleneo-classical
Address730 5th Avenue
Smart Address728–734 5th Avenue
Smart Address3–9 West 56th Street
Smart Address2–4 West 57th Street
CityNew York City
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-16

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