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Panorama of New York City File 684-229-041

New York City, NY city

structure #995212058building

1 University Place

existing 78 m 21 floors 1930

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Architectural Height78 m
Tip Height69.8 m
Roof Height64.6 m
Main Roof Height64.2 m
Floors21
Completion1930
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usageresidential
Status existing
Architectural Styleneo-renaissance
Address1 University Place at Waverly Place, NE Corner
Smart Address1–3 University Place
Smart Address27–31 Waverly Place
CityNew York City
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-21

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