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Panorama of New York City File 128-921-183

New York City, NY city

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structure #816187851building

German House

existing 99 m 23 floors 1996

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Architectural Height99 m
Main Roof Height94.3 m
Floors23
Completion1996
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Address871 1st Avenue
Smart Address871–873 1st Avenue
Smart Address871–873 United Nations Plaza
CityNew York City
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-16

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