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2 Empire State Plaza

existing 94.5 m 23 floors 1973

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#7 in Albany
#3688 in United States
#32462 Worldwide

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Building Mass Height	94.5 m
Architectural Height	94.5 m
Roof Height	94.5 m
Main Roof Height	79.9 m
Floors	23
Completion	1973
Structural Form	high-rise building
Main Usage	government office
Status	existing
Architectural Style	modern
Address	2 Empire State Plaza
Smart Address	2 Empire State Plaza
City	Albany
Country	United States

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