Vertical construction and façade installation are progressing on 520 Fifth Avenue, an 88-story residential supertall skyscraper in Midtown, Manhattan. Designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox and developed by Rabina, the 1,000-foot-tall structure will span 415,000 square feet and yield 100 condominium units, a residents-only amenity floor on level 88, boutique office floors, a private members-only club called Moss, and four cellar levels. The project is located at the corner of Fifth Avenue and West 43rd Street, one block north of Bryant Park.
The below aerial photographs show the rear northern and slender western elevations of the reinforced concrete superstructure, which has reached the nearly 700-foot height of its Art Deco neighbor, 500 Fifth Avenue. The flat core wall and corners are being covered up with the uniform pattern of wide arched windows and reflective floor-to-ceiling windows. Meanwhile, the yellow safety cocoon system and black netting continue to ascend with every new level poured. YIMBY anticipates 520 Fifth Avenue will top out before the end of the year.
Photo by Michael Young
Photo by Michael Young
Photo by Michael Young
Photo by Michael Young
Photo by Michael Young
The renderings in the main photo and below preview the completed look of the exterior from several street-level and aerial perspectives, including through the trees of Bryant Park, from West 43rd Street, and looking directly at the multifaceted crown and upper setbacks with views of Central Park and Billionaires’ Row in the background. The opposite southern orientation will provide panoramic views of the Empire State Building, Hudson Yards, the World Trade Center with the Lower Manhattan skyline, and further down to the New York Harbor and Atlantic Ocean.
Rendering courtesy of Binyan Studios.
Rendering courtesy of Binyan Studios.
Rendering courtesy of Binyan Studios
Rendering courtesy of Binyan Studios
Rendering courtesy of Binyan Studios.
Rendering courtesy of Binyan Studios
Rendering courtesy of Binyan Studios
520 Fifth Avenue’s condominium units will start on the 42nd floor and come in one- to four-bedroom layouts. Homes will feature ceiling heights between 10 to 14 feet tall and white oak wide-plank floors. Kitchens will come with brand-name appliances, ribbed walnut islands, white lacquer cabinetry, and luminous quartzite slab countertops and backsplashes. Baths include custom vanities with marble countertops, herringbone marble flooring, and polished nickel fixtures by Waterworks. The penthouse residences will offer full-floor layouts with 360-degree views of the city. Sales launched back in April with prices starting at $1.7 million.
The 24-hour attended lobby will feature custom arched mosaic flooring with reeded walnut walls, and the 88th-floor amenity space will include a glass-walled solarium, a lounge, a dining room, library, and a game room.
The sales gallery is located in the Art Deco crown of 500 Fifth Avenue, which is located across West 43rd Street from the project.
The nearest subways from the development are the B, D, F, M, and 7 trains at the 42nd Street-Bryant Park/Fifth Avenue station. The property is also in close proximity to the Grand Central-42nd Street station, served by the 4, 5, 6, 7, and Shuttle trains, as well as Metro-North and Long Island Rail Road trains at Grand Central Terminal and Grand Central Madison.
520 Fifth Avenue’s completion date is posted on the construction board for June 1, 2026.
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Even if those ‘faux’ window panels that cover all the wall space here, might look pretty good, it’s still kind of creepy.
There’s no pleasing you is there
I was also hoping for a too tall/too short complaint, but this is a new one. Blank Shaft Wall: Bad; Faux Windows on said wall: Somehow also Bad……
it’s actually not a fake windows, those are fully functional vision glass. it the same material as the rest of the facade, Only thing is they add an painted metal ban behind the glass so you don’t see the concrete shaft wall. Everything on the job is unitized curtain wall system even the arches, this way just has a better thermally / structurally performance. All the CW joint has a cover caps/ trim. This project is very well designed.
BF.
Thank you very much for your thorough and intelligent insight and explanation. We needed to hear a common sense praising of the building instead of someone nitpicking at it.
It’s beautiful.
It fits in beautifully. It’s a modern interpretation of the pre-WWII elegance of Fifth Avenue and indeed of much of Midtown East. I have no problem with the faux windows. Every skyscraper should be part building and part architectural theater IMO.
Creepy is an overuse word with connotations and implications of impropriety. It’s kind of nasty to imply that something is creepy as a relates to architecture.
Beautiful building. Very nice lines and an architectural asset to the neighborhood.
Just curious if the “faux” panels are being installed with “clippies”
or “peel and stick” adhesive?! 🤣
Liquid nail.
I think it’s bumped out 12inches or 1+ feet from the shaft wall. Massive Embedded channels and brackets system to accommodate the system. I heard they got the engineering team & manufacturer who help designed/ produced the Burj to work this project.
Wait!! I saw that window panels on the wall space, It should be installed to harmonious and beautiful: Thanks to Michael Young.
Beautiful building. The nod to Art Deco is very pleasing to the eye. The penthouses should have amazing views.
I hope they light up the crown at night and give it a distinct appearance on the skyline. Must be cool to eventually see it from Rockefeller center!
Yea, Emily, lighting up the top would be very nice with pleasant dim lighting, but hopefully not blinding lights that would ruin it or cause eye strain like some of the midtown west buildings.
I totally approve of the faux window panels to cover up all the concrete as it gives the tower a uniform look. Smart move!
They are competing with McDonalds.
Lots of Golden Arches!
I don’t know why I bother to comment. You always delete or simply don’t approve my comments. You always post the same 14 people.
I guess I must have pissed you off over the years or something crawled up your ass and died that bent you out of shape. You’re really sad and lonely. Petty little man.
Ummm dude what?? Who are you talking to, and what are you talking about? Sound more bent over than your comment…
My comment wasn’t directed at the building, but at the person who never publishes my plain, simple, but optimistic positive comments about architecture.
I spoke my mind directly to the “moderator” after my previous two comments WERE finally published, and they decided to post this personal comment directly to them to get back at me, and to spite me.
Realize the situation before you condemn me for speaking up about constantly not having my simple pleasant architectural comments ignored. You could be in my shoes some day.
You really think any sane human being would tolerate the way you talk? I hope Yimby does ban you from the site cuz this ain’t a rational piece of commentary about the building at all
My comment wasn’t directed at the building, but at the person who never publishes my plain, simple, but optimistic positive comments about architecture.
I spoke my mind directly to the “moderator” after my previous two comments WERE finally published, and they decided to post this personal comment directly to them to get back at me, and to spite me.
Realize the situation before you condemn me for speaking up about constantly not having my simple pleasant architectural comments ignored. You could be in my shoes some day.
My comment wasn’t directed at the building, but at the person who never publishes my plain, simple, but optimistic positive comments about architecture.
I spoke my mind directly to the “moderator” after my previous two comments WERE finally published, and they decided to post this personal comment directly to them to get back at me, and to spite me.
Realize the situation before you condemn me for speaking up about constantly not having my simple pleasant architectural comments ignored. You could be in my shoes some day.
Scarlet-Karen, get down off your high-horse, soapbox and podium, and go back to the Brambles and let your dog off the leash like you usually do in Central Park and stop whining.
Would you like some cheese and crackers with that whine?
My comment was sent to the “moderator” NOT to this post.
I love this building and have two previous comments above about praising it, that were NOT posted until I complained to the “Moderator” but you were quick to judge because you have nothing better to do with your life, Karen!
The snarky moderator decided to retaliate against me and post my complaint to him on this comments page.
Go take your trivial anger out on
Him, not me.
Wow, that last part of your comment is very disturbing and concerning of you Brian. How do you have the nerve to say something that repulsive and immature? No petty little hypocrite in the room other than you 🙄 go get help you sad and lonely man
My comment wasn’t directed at the building, but at the person who never publishes my plain, simple, but optimistic positive comments about architecture.
I spoke my mind directly to the “moderator” after my previous two comments WERE finally published, and they decided to post this personal comment directly to them to get back at me, and to spite me.
Realize the situation before you condemn me for speaking up about constantly not having my simple pleasant architectural comments ignored. You could be in my shoes some day.
Eric, you’re very much a clown 🤡 and quite prissy, and you think you’re grand, but you’re foolish. Read my post where I replied to explain that my comment you find so repulsive and immature was a private comment to the moderator, not to the group. I don’t know why the moderator posted it. Use your brain and stop being such a butt-hurt baby and realize the moderator was at fault, and I’ll talk in any manner I feel.
Stop acting like you think you’re a privileged upper east side Ivy League snob. You’re not impressing me or anyone.
I have posted several other comments on this building which I think is architecturally beautiful.
If there’s anyone that’s sad, lonely, and pissed off, it’s you. I’m a relative newcomer to the Yimby site since last year, and have made it part of my morning routine to see the photos and read other people’s insights. But your comment is the most immature and hot-tempted statement by a long shot. What’s equally pitiful is sounding desperate to be the victim, but you dug yourself into a mess you created. Learn to sound more professional and your age next time Brian
My comment wasn’t directed at the building, but at the person who never publishes my plain, simple, but optimistic positive comments about architecture.
I spoke my mind directly to the “moderator” after my previous two comments WERE finally published, and they decided to post this personal comment directly to them to get back at me, and to spite me.
Realize the situation before you condemn me for speaking up about constantly not having my simple pleasant architectural comments ignored. You could be in my shoes some day.
Max, get down off your soapbox and get over yourself. No one cares that you think you’re above everyone else, and you’re not important, and no one has to bow down to you and no one worships you so get over your tired old obnoxious self.
Dude you sound so messed up in the head. But for real why say that $hit and think nobody on the internet is gonna see. We see you man, and looks stupid
I laughed my A$$ off reading this entire thread of comments. And I thought the presidential debate was the worst thing to see about America. This one is just as cringey and a huge $hitstorm of gaslighting & hypocrisy
This makes me sick and disgusted to read how someone can post such a vile, hateful, and pitiful comment such as this. Brian, whoever you are, you sound like nothing but a horrid, bitter, and angry man that has nothing better to do with your life than to complain every day until your last breath. What a waste of life…
Who exactly are you pissed off at??? I really doubt Yimby has some random man, or woman because you know they exist too in our world, to approve or disapprove comments on a computer 24/7. If they do, I’m glad they exposed your level of instability, short-tempered aggravation, and unchecked rage over a simple construction update.
What I don’t doubt is seeing you write another unhinged and hypocritical outcry from a “sad, lonely and petty little man”
“The lady doth protest too much, methinks.“
A little over 1 unit per floor? Disappointing
I am keeping my fingers crossed, because I bought a unit in there (hasn’t built up to that point yet, but I am counting it does). It is a great investment, while also enjoying the location and the view. Dining at Regis or the Raibow Room, then walking back home, is phenomenal
From Brian, who commented several times before.
I love this building and feel it fits perfectly at it 5th Avenue location.
Hopefully it will successfully sell out soon and be a posh address for many years into the future.
I feel bad you’re forced to distinguish yourself from the other Brian after that repulsive comment he said yesterday. Your comment though is exactly why I signed up for Yimby’s newsletters
Good Lord, Max. You need to change your medication, I’m THE SAME “BRIAN” that had made four, yes, 4 positive comments on this building’s comments page over the last two days, and also the SAME BRIAN that you say made “repulsive comments.” I have explained in such long detailed sentences that a four year old would understand.
I’m the same Brian, but apparently you didn’t read my explanation or probably didn’t grasp it.
Just give it a rest and get over it. I’m tired of explaining all of this to you and others about my comment to the moderator that were supposed to be a private comment because my comments in the past kept saying “awaiting for the moderator” and get over your arrogant self.
You say you like my comments about the building, but you certainly can’t handle my truthful comments to the moderator.
I’m laughing that you think I’m a “DIFFERENT BRIAN” and that you wrote this.
“Max Bolton | July 12, 2024 at 11:08 am | Reply
I feel bad you’re forced to distinguish yourself from the other Brian after that repulsive comment he said yesterday. Your comment though is exactly why I signed up for Yimby’s newsletters.”
Go have a drink Max or something, you’ve been doing something that’s overly straining you.
Yes I made an honest mistake thinking you’re a different gentleman, and I acknowledge that. The difference is I did it without raising my voice and throwing a tantrum laced with profanity and perverted metaphors. Again, you could’ve offered to respond to a fellow Yimby (or even a Nimby too) in a more civilized and professional manner without the extra word vomit that reflects your unchecked anger issues.
P.S. I find no logic in making a comment that’s ‘supposed to be private’ on a public website that anyone in the world can see and read. Why you didn’t manage to keep your comment to yourself and believed it wouldn’t be seen is beyond anyone’s comprehension.
Oh well, what a waste of time!
It seems you’re definitely NOT a Native New Yorker if you’re so bothered by a phrase that is far more tame than any string of words or sentences any native born New Yorker would say.
Very odd, did your parents accuse you of having a “potty mouth?”
So the guy made an honest mistake – at least he recognized it and owned up to it like a real man – unlike you Brian that can’t admit how embarrassing you sounded. There’s a clear sense of insecurity and being easily triggered to protect your huge ego by using outright slander and cheap insults. Let’s see what you have to say the next time Yimby does an update on this building and see what you instigate.
Says the condos start at 42nd floor. What’s below???
Which direction is the wall facing? And what percentage of the floorspace does it occupy? Did they have an option to put the wall in any facade or was this version necessary.