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Panorama of New York City File 684-229-041
structure #966626658building

Affinia 50

existing 54.3 m 21 floors 1964

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Main Roof Height57.6 m Source: NYC Open Data Building Footprints
Architectural Height54.3 m Source: New York City Department of Buildings online database: http://a810-bisweb.nyc.gov/bisweb/bispi00.jsp
Building Mass Height54.3 m
Floors21 Source: New York City Department of Buildings online database: http://a810-bisweb.nyc.gov/bisweb/bispi00.jsp
Completion1964
Last Renovation2004
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagehotel
Status existing
Address155 East 50th Street
Smart Address155–159 East 50th Street
Smart Address818–824 3rd Avenue
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-10-22

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  1. Photo 981-702-281
    John W. Cahill
  2. Photo 089-021-600
    John W. Cahill
  3. Photo 804-811-333
    Nate Lindsey
  4. Photo 882-112-566
    Scott Murphy