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Panorama of New York City File 684-229-041
New York City, NY city
structure #966115200building

159 Second Avenue

existing 23.3 m 7 floors 1940

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Architectural Height23.3 m Source: NYC Open Data Building Footprints
Main Roof Height23.3 m Source: NYC Open Data Building Footprints
Building Mass Height23.3 m
Floors7
Completion1940 Source: NYC Open Data Building Footprints
Structural Formlow-rise building
Main Usageresidential
Status existing
Architectural Stylebeaux-arts
Address159 2nd Avenue
1st Level DistrictManhattan
2nd Level DistrictEast Village
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-10-17

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