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Panorama of New York City File 684-229-041
structure #922353742building

485 Lexington Avenue

existing 114 m 30 floors 1956

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Tip Height114.9 m
Roof Height114.9 m
Architectural Height114 m
Building Mass Height114 m
Main Roof Height110.5 m
Floors30
Completion1956
Structural Formskyscraper
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Architectural Styleinternational style
Address485 Lexington Avenue
Smart Address485 Lexington Avenue
Smart Address127–155 East 46th Street
Smart Address130–138 East 47th Street
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-11-01

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