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Panorama of New York City File 684-229-041
New York City, NY city
structure #912075242building

2forty

existing 64 m 17 floors 2008

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Main Roof Height64.0 m Source: NYC Open Data Building Footprints
Architectural Height64 m
Building Mass Height64 m
Floors17
Completion2008
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usageresidential condominium
Status existing
Architectural Stylepostmodern
Address240 Park Avenue South
Smart Address240 Park Avenue South
Smart Address49–55 East 19th Street
Smart Address234–238 Park Avenue South
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-10-29

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  1. Photo 668-041-221
    Photo 668-041-221
    John W. Cahill
  2. Photo 510-097-821
    Photo 510-097-821
    Nate Lindsey
  3. Photo 409-989-823
    Photo 409-989-823
    Nate Lindsey
  4. Photo 166-681-185
    Photo 166-681-185
    Nate Lindsey
  5. Photo 168-146-247
    Photo 168-146-247
    Royce Douglas
  6. Photo 536-728-547
    Photo 536-728-547
    Nate Lindsey
  7. Photo 253-554-415
    Photo 253-554-415
    Royce Douglas
  8. Photo 633-153-889
    Photo 633-153-889
    Royce Douglas
  9. Photo 910-324-913
    Photo 910-324-913
    Nate Lindsey

Construction calendar

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2007 12 5 3 4
2008 1 1
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