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structure #912075242building

2forty

existing 64 m 17 floors 2008

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#2207 in New York City
#7378 in United States
#10199 in North America
#60600 Worldwide

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Building Mass Height	64 m
Main Roof Height	64 m
Architectural Height	64 m
Floors	17
Completion	2008
Structural Form	high-rise building
Main Usage	residential condominium
Status	existing
Architectural Style	postmodern
Address	240 Park Avenue South
Smart Address	240 Park Avenue South
Smart Address	49–55 East 19th Street
Smart Address	234–238 Park Avenue South
1st Level District	Manhattan
2nd Level District	Flatiron
City	New York City, NY
Country	United States

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