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Veterans Administration Hospital

existing 83 m 18 floors 1954

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Tip Height83.8 m
Roof Height83.8 m
Architectural Height83 m
Main Roof Height72.2 m
Floors18
Completion1954
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagehospital
Status existing
Address402-428 1st Avenue
Smart Address402–428 1st Avenue
Smart Address407–445 East 23rd Street
Smart Address400–446 East 25th Street
1st Level DistrictManhattan
2nd Level DistrictKips Bay
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-29

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