Curtain wall installation is getting close to completion on Lyra NYC, a 52-story residential skyscraper at 555 West 38th Street in Hudson Yards. Designed by Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects with SLCE Architects as the architect of record and developed by Rockrose, the 570-foot-tall structure will yield 598 rental units ranging from studios to two-bedrooms. Site C GC is the general contractor for the property, which is located along Eleventh Avenue between West 38th Street and West 39th Street, directly across from the Jacob K. Javits Center.
The construction elevator has been completely dismantled since our last update in December, leaving a gap in the façade to be filled in.
555 West 38th Street. Photo by Michael Young
555 West 38th Street. Photo by Michael Young
555 West 38th Street. Photo by Michael Young
555 West 38th Street. Photo by Michael Young
555 West 38th Street. Photo by Michael Young
555 West 38th Street. Photo by Michael Young
A rectangular banner advertising the property has been hung on the lower levels of the back side of the tower. Sidewalk scaffolding still surrounds the site, but the first level appears to be almost done.
555 West 38th Street. Photo by Michael Young
555 West 38th Street. Photo by Michael Young
555 West 38th Street. Photo by Michael Young
555 West 38th Street. Photo by Michael Young
555 West 38th Street. Photo by Michael Young
555 West 38th Street. Photo by Michael Young
555 West 38th Street. Photo by Michael Young
Contrasting with the floor-to-ceiling glass is a section of light-colored stone slabs on the base of the northern side.
555 West 38th Street. Photo by Michael Young
555 West 38th Street. Photo by Michael Young
Amenities include a sky lounge for residents, a golf simulator, a squash court, a fitness center, co-working stations, and other features yet to be announced. The nearest subway from Lyra NYC is the 7 train at the 34th Street-Hudson Yards station, located to the south by Bella Abzug Park. The 1, 2, 3, A, C, and E trains, NJ Transit, and Amtrak are also nearby to the east at Pennsylvania station. To the north is the entrance to the Lincoln Tunnel.
YIMBY last reported that 555 West 38th Street is slated for completion in the fall of 2022.
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Operable windows in glass boxes almost never look good, and this would be another example. While the overall design of this project is better than average, the uniform look that was apparently required for Hudson Yards has made better than average just plain average.
Be in charge of the area, in Hudson Yards to the new skyscraper. Of lines there are not parallel, but I like it because its sway make me noticed: Thanks to Michael Young.
I feel like the robot almost got it right—what do you call those angled pieces? Cantilevers? Not quite…. Actually wish the were a few more degrees exaggerated! It looks like Hudson Yards—love it or hate it…
This is a pretty plain-jane building, but it sure does pack a lot of apartments.
My goodness this is the most boring tower this city has seen in years…need to ban these all glass towers so incredibly uninspiring
And replace glass with – what?
Stone, terracotta, metal panel, literally anything else.
Modern glass curtain walls are much easier to maintain than masonry. Local Law 11 requires inspection and repair of all facades every five years. For a glass building with window washing davits that is fairly easy to perform. A masonry building is much more involved as it requires more meticulous inspection, repointing, and relatively long term protection of the adjacent sidewalk.
Everyone loves to complain about the glass boxes on this site, but they are a product of local regulation; specifically Local Law 11, 87, 88, and 97.
Its a fair point nobody is arguing that they arent easier to build but they are incredibly ineffecient these buildings are not being built with triple glazing their thermal insulation is crap…de blasio tried to do something about it in 2019 but turned out he was full of it. Would be a great way to address climate change while also forcing the city to maintain its character imo
There’s been no activity at this site in months, it’s weird (walk pat it almost every day). These are nice photos, but how about some information in the story, like why are things at a standstill?
Many construction projects are slow due to supply chain getting materials. Also lack of workers.
Curtain wall installation is not progress? Hoist removal is not a sign of progress?
Absolutely soulless and hideous, like the entire rest of Hudson Yards. An huge wasteland subsidized by NY taxpayers.
I went once to see it. That was more than enough.
I think HY is rather impressive. Especially from the Jersey side, at night.
I’ve always been a fan of Pelli Clarke Pelli designs, but this one is slightly lacking. It is nice, but not the best.