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Franklin National Bank Building

existing 119.2 m 33 floors 1972

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Main Roof Height125 m
Tip Height119.2 m
Architectural Height119.2 m
Roof Height119.2 m
Floors33
Completion1972
Structural Formskyscraper
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Architectural Styleinternational style
Address450 Park Avenue
Smart Address450–456 Park Avenue
Smart Address52–58 East 57th Street
1st Level DistrictManhattan
2nd Level DistrictMidtown
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-29

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