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Panorama of New York City File 128-921-183

New York City, NY city

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structure #979987852building

55 Broad Street

existing 122.5 m 32 floors 1967

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Tip Height122.5 m
Architectural Height122.5 m
Roof Height122.5 m
Main Roof Height122.4 m
Floors32
Completion1967
Structural Formskyscraper
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Architectural Styleinternational style
Address55 Broad Street
Smart Address49–59 Broad Street
Smart Address35–49 Beaver Street
CityNew York City
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-16

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