YIMBY attended a topping-out ceremony for 122 Fifth Avenue, a 11-story commercial building expansion in Union Square. Designed by STUDIOS Architecture and developed by Bromley Companies, the 300,000-square-foot project involves the erection of a one-story steel-framed addition above the parapet of the landmarked building, as well as the construction of a reinforced concrete annex that will expand the property’s T-shaped footprint along West 17th Street. Microsoft has signed on as the anchor tenant for the office space, and athleisure company Allbirds will occupy the retail space. Omnibuld is the general contractor for the Midtown, Manhattan property.
The event was held on the site of the future rooftop pavilion and featured speeches by Nicholas Haines, CEO of Bromley Companies, Jennifer Falk, executive director of Union Square Partnership, and William Haines, chairman of Bromley Companies.
122 Fifth Avenue (center). Photo by Michael Young
Photographs below show the current state of the rooftop, where the steel framing for the pavilion is taking shape, as well as the adjacent reinforced concrete core directly to the west. Views to the north show Hudson Yards, Manhattan West, a perfectly centered perspective of the Empire State Building, One Vanderbilt, and the numerous new NoMad hotels and residential towers joining the skyline.
Looking north. Photo by Michael Young
Looking north at the pavilion. Photo by Michael Young
Looking south from the hoist. Photo by Michael Young
Looking east. Photo by Michael Young
The core of 122 Fifth Avenue. Photo by Michael Young
Photo by Michael Young
“With a brand-new rooftop pavilion and more than 300,000 square feet of commercial space, 122 Fifth Avenue is transforming the historic neighborhood of Union Square,” said Nicholas Haines, CEO of Bromley Companies. “It was our goal to integrate the historical elements of this landmarked project while also meeting the needs of the modern tenant. 122 Fifth Avenue seamlessly merges the past and future of the neighborhood, and we look forward to completing the project later this year.”
“Today’s topping out of 122 Fifth Avenue once again underscores Union Square-14th Street’s competitive edge as a major draw for knowledge workers and other office tenants as we continue to return to the office,” said Jennifer Falk, executive director of Union Square Partnership. “As each new Union Square lease is signed, we hear it over and over again that staff communicate to leadership that they want what Union Square has to offer: a vibrant mixed-use neighborhood with its unparalleled dining, entertainment, and transit options. The Union Square Partnership is proud to work alongside The Bromley Companies on this project, which will bring hundreds of new employees to the area while also enriching the district’s retail offerings at the ground floor level for all to enjoy.”
“The Bromley Companies was founded 50 years ago; it is no coincidence that as we celebrate this milestone, we also meet to celebrate the redevelopment of 122 Fifth, the new home of one of the most notable technology companies in the world, Microsoft,” said William Haines, chairman of Bromley Companies. “As long-term investors in the Union Square neighborhood, we drew inspiration from its history and are proud to announce the topping out of 122 Fifth Avenue.”
The following renderings preview the look of the outdoor space, the interior of the pavilion, and the office floors below.
The rooftop. Rendering courtesy of Bromley Companies.
The rooftop pavilion. Rendering courtesy of Bromley Companies.
The office space. Rendering courtesy of Bromley Companies.
The office reception area. Rendering courtesy of Bromley Companies.
Amenities will include a bike storage room, a shower area, cafe, and more. Bromley Companies invested $100 million for the project, which mainly consists of a horizontal expansion on a former adjacent parking lot, and relocation of the core, thereby allowing for more efficient and larger office floor plates and better access to light coming from the east.
122 Fifth Avenue’s construction, renovation, and conversion is scheduled to finish in 2023.
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