Building antenna 1061621 — Detroit, MI
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1061621 — building with antenna near Detroit, Michigan. Building with an antenna mounted on top.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1061621 is a 203 m (665 ft) building antenna near Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Feb 19, 1999. It is registered to Farbman Group.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1061621 |
| Unique system identifier | 621514 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Building with antenna (BANT) |
| Date constructed | Feb 19, 1999 |
| Registration issued | Apr 13, 2006 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 99-AGL-0288-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1, 3, 4, 13, 21 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style A (9) |
The painting/lighting specification is copied as filed: the FAA marking and lighting chapters and paragraphs cited in the ASR record. The marking/lighting code is decoded using the FCC registration form's code list.
Registered owner
Farbman Group
Detroit, MI · FRN 0006269815
Location
- Address
- 1356 GRISWALD ST, PENOBSCOT BUILDING
- City
- Detroit
- State
- Michigan
- ZIP
- 48226
- County
- Wayne County
- County FIPS
- 26163
- Coordinates
- 42.33028, -83.04778
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1061621 compared with others?
At 203 m, structure 1061621 is about 3.7 times the 55 m average across the 412 structures registered in Wayne County. It is about 2.7 times the Michigan average of 74 m across 6,220 registrations. Among the 1,597 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (BANT), the average overall height is 36 m, so this one is about 5.6 times that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 172 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 203 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 183 m, which puts the top of the structure 386 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1061621, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Detroit in Wayne County, Michigan, at coordinates 42.33028, -83.04778, with the site address filed as "1356 GRISWALD ST, PENOBSCOT BUILDING". Wayne County has 412 FCC-registered antenna structures, the largest count among the 83 Michigan counties with registrations, and 318 of them are marked constructed. Michigan as a whole has 6,220 registrations, the 8th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Oak Park, MI · 1003429, a guyed tower at 331 m (constructed).
What does the status "Constructed" mean?
Constructed means the owner has notified the FCC that construction is complete, so the registry treats the structure as standing. The FCC issued registration 1061621 on Apr 13, 2006. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,538 in Michigan.
Who owns antenna structure 1061621?
The FCC record lists Farbman Group of Detroit, MI as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0006269815.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 99-AGL-0288-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 9, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style A". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 1, 3, 4, 13, 21.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1061621?
Its registered overall height above ground is 203 m (665 ft), and 386 m (1,266 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1061621?
The registered owner is Farbman Group.
Where is antenna structure 1061621?
It is located near Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan at 1356 GRISWALD ST, PENOBSCOT BUILDING (42.33028, -83.04778). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Feb 19, 1999.
What type of structure is 1061621?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code BANT, which decodes to "Building with antenna". Building with an antenna mounted on top. 1,597 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Wayne County, MI?
Wayne County has 412 FCC-registered antenna structures, 318 of them constructed — the largest count among 83 counties in Michigan.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1061621, weekly bulk file.
About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 13, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1061621, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan”, https://towercensus.com/towers/michigan/detroit-1061621 (data as of October 13, 2026).