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Panorama of New York City File 684-229-041
structure #899650849building

5 Penn Plaza

existing 104.5 m 24 floors 1916

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Tip Height104.5 m Source: Sanborn Map
Architectural Height104.5 m Source: Sanborn Map
Roof Height104.5 m Source: Sanborn Map
Building Mass Height104.5 m
Main Roof Height104.4 m Source: NYC Open Data Building Footprints
Floors24 Source: Sanborn Map
Completion1916
Structural Formskyscraper
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Architectural Stylebeaux-arts
Address461 8th Avenue
Smart Address461–479 8th Avenue
Smart Address5 Penn Plaza
Smart Address301–303 West 33rd Street
Smart Address300–302 West 34th Street
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-10-06

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