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Panorama of New York City File 684-229-041

New York City, NY city

structure #870263869building

785 8th Avenue

existing 157.4 m 42 floors 2009

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Architectural Height157.4 m
Height Top Floor133 m
Floors42
Completion2009
Structural Formskyscraper
Main Usageresidential condominium
Status existing
Architectural Stylemodern
Address785 8th Avenue
Smart Address785 8th Avenue
CityNew York City
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-20

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  1. Photo 966-857-640
    Photo 966-857-640
    Marshall Gerometta
  2. Photo 242-806-356
    Photo 242-806-356
    Royce Douglas
  3. Photo 338-900-337
    Photo 338-900-337
    Royce Douglas
  4. Photo 950-763-927
    Photo 950-763-927
    Marshall Gerometta
  5. Photo 109-782-960
    Photo 109-782-960
    Royce Douglas
  6. Photo 069-762-910
    Photo 069-762-910
    John W. Cahill
  7. Photo 228-322-054
    Photo 228-322-054
    Marshall Gerometta
  8. Photo 101-147-076
    Photo 101-147-076
    Marshall Gerometta
  9. Photo 723-391-769
    Photo 723-391-769
    John W. Cahill
  10. Photo 718-539-719
    Photo 718-539-719
    John W. Cahill
  11. Photo 303-001-354
    Photo 303-001-354
    John W. Cahill
  12. Photo 479-837-377
    Photo 479-837-377
    John W. Cahill
  13. Photo 545-450-341
    Photo 545-450-341
    John W. Cahill
  14. Photo 017-687-051
    Photo 017-687-051
    Ryan Hildebrand
  15. Photo 534-342-033
    Photo 534-342-033
    John W. Cahill
  16. Photo 544-761-908
    Photo 544-761-908
    John W. Cahill

Construction calendar

74 construction-phase photos across 2007 to 2009.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2007 34 4 7 4 4 2 7 6
2008 33 4 6 4 3 4 3 4 1 4
2009 7 7
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