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Photo 840-543-769: 131 East 23rd Street

View from the southeast at 23rd Street and Lexington Avenue

131 East 23rd Street: View from the southeast at 23rd Street and Lexington Avenue

Connected to 131 East 23rd Street (New York City)

Photo credits: John Cahill
Assigned category: full exterior view
Keywords: Street view

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