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Photo 132-018-246: Galaxy 51 Apartments

View from the southwest at Columbus Avenue ad 81st Street

Galaxy 51 Apartments: View from the southwest at Columbus Avenue ad 81st Street

Connected to Galaxy 51 Apartments (New York City)

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