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structure #92956001building

The Helux

existing 104 m 35 floors 1998

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#866 in New York City
#2877 in United States
#4049 in North America
#24790 Worldwide

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Building Mass Height	104 m
Roof Height	104.5 m
Architectural Height	104 m
Main Roof Height	90.8 m
Floors	35
Completion	1998
Structural Form	skyscraper
Main Usage	rental housing
Status	existing
Architectural Style	postmodern
Address	520 West 43rd Street
Smart Address	516–528 West 43rd Street
Smart Address	523–527 West 42nd Street
1st Level District	Manhattan
2nd Level District	Clinton
City	New York City, NY
Country	United States

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