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Panorama of New York City File 128-921-183

New York City, NY city

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structure #838221584building

3 Columbus Circle

existing 96 m 25 floors 1928

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Main Roof Height101.8 m
Tip Height96 m
Architectural Height96 m
Roof Height96 m
Floors25
Completion1928
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Architectural Stylemodern
Address251 West 57th Street to West 58th Street, 1775 Broadway to 8th Avenue
Smart Address241–251 West 57th Street
Smart Address970–988 8th Avenue
Smart Address1773–1785 Broadway
Smart Address258–266 West 58th Street
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-16

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  1. Photo 651-048-775
    Photo 651-048-775
    Royce Douglas
  2. Photo 284-038-318
    Photo 284-038-318
    Royce Douglas
  3. Photo 833-417-944
    Photo 833-417-944
    Royce Douglas
  4. Photo 497-013-297
    Photo 497-013-297
    Royce Douglas
  5. Photo 366-206-579
    Photo 366-206-579
    Royce Douglas
  6. Photo 242-136-530
    Photo 242-136-530
    Royce Douglas
  7. Photo 782-204-565
    Photo 782-204-565
    Royce Douglas
  8. Photo 100-643-518
    Photo 100-643-518
    Royce Douglas
  9. Photo 951-927-030
    Photo 951-927-030
    Royce Douglas
  10. Photo 826-687-681
    Photo 826-687-681
    Royce Douglas
  11. Photo 611-163-503
    Photo 611-163-503
    Royce Douglas
  12. Photo 456-701-986
    Photo 456-701-986
    Royce Douglas
  13. Photo 289-524-169
    Photo 289-524-169
    Royce Douglas
  14. Photo 546-312-288
    Photo 546-312-288
    John W. Cahill
  15. Photo 283-039-025
    Photo 283-039-025
    John W. Cahill

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