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structure #922353742building

485 Lexington Avenue

existing 114 m 30 floors 1956

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#726 in New York City
#2318 in United States
#3208 in North America
#19817 Worldwide

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Building Mass Height	114 m
Tip Height	114.9 m
Roof Height	114.9 m
Architectural Height	114 m
Main Roof Height	110.5 m
Floors	30
Completion	1956
Structural Form	skyscraper
Main Usage	commercial office
Status	existing
Architectural Style	international style
Address	485 Lexington Avenue
Smart Address	485 Lexington Avenue
Smart Address	127–155 East 46th Street
Smart Address	130–138 East 47th Street
1st Level District	Manhattan
2nd Level District	Turtle Bay
City	New York City, NY
Country	United States

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