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New York Life Building

New York Life Building is a historic place in New York, New York County, New York, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on June 2, 1978, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 78001876.

New York, New York County, New YorkListed June 2, 1978NRIS #78001876★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is New York Life Building?

The New York Life Building, also known as 51 Madison, is the headquarters of the New York Life Insurance Company at 51 Madison Avenue in the Rose Hill and NoMad neighborhoods of Manhattan in New York City. The building, designed by Cass Gilbert, abuts Madison Square Park and occupies an entire city block bounded by Madison Avenue, Park Avenue South, and 26th and 27th Streets.

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The record

Listing details

Name
New York Life Building
City
New York
County
New York County
State
New York
Listed on the National Register
June 2, 1978
NRIS reference number
78001876
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
40.74275, -73.98542
When was New York Life Building listed on the National Register?

New York Life Building was added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 2, 1978.

Where is New York Life Building located?

New York Life Building is located in New York, New York County, New York at approximately 40.74275, -73.98542. See the map above.

Is New York Life Building a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. New York Life Building is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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