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Panorama of New York City File 684-229-041
structure #832771438building

173 West 78th Street

existing 55.2 m 16 floors 1929

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Architectural Height55.2 m Source: Sanborn Map
Building Mass Height55.2 m
Main Roof Height49.7 m Source: NYC Open Data Building Footprints
Floors16 Source: Sanborn Map
Completion1929
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usageresidential
Status existing
Address173 West 78th Street at Amsterdam Avenue, NE corner
Smart Address171–175 West 78th Street
Smart Address377–381 Amsterdam Avenue
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-10-18

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    Scott Murphy