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Panorama of New York City File 684-229-041
structure #854607012building

489 5th Avenue

existing 128.3 m 33 floors 1970

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Main Roof Height129.7 m
Building Mass Height128.3 m
Tip Height128.3 m
Architectural Height128.3 m
Roof Height128.3 m
Floors33
Completion1970
Structural Formskyscraper
Status existing
Architectural Stylemodern
Address489 5th Avenue
Smart Address487–493 5th Avenue
Smart Address12 East 42nd Street
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-10-07

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