Construction has topped out on 80 Clarkson, a two-tower residential complex along the Hudson River waterfront in Manhattan’s West Village. Designed by COOKFOX Architects and SLCE Architects and developed by Zeckendorf Development, Atlas Capital Group, and the Baupost Group, the project consists of 37- and 45-story structures standing 420 and 490 feet tall, respectively. The $1.25 billion development will span approximately 650,000 square feet and yield 112 condominium units, nearly 37,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space, and enclosed parking for 69 vehicles. The property is bounded by Clarkson Street to the north, West Houston Street to the south, the 17-story 570 Washington Street to the east, and West Street to the west.
Both reinforced concrete superstructures have reached their final architectural heights since our last update in mid-June, when the developers held a ceremony ahead of the topping out of the taller 45-story tower. American flags are now perched atop both buildings, signifying the completion of structural work. The hoists have also finished rising to the final stories, and orange netting is steadily enveloping the floor plates of both buildings.
80 Clarkson. Photo by Michael Young.
80 Clarkson. Photo by Michael Young.
80 Clarkson. Photo by Michael Young.
80 Clarkson. Photo by Michael Young.
80 Clarkson. Photo by Michael Young.
80 Clarkson. Photo by Michael Young.
80 Clarkson. Photo by Michael Young.
80 Clarkson. Photo by Michael Young.
80 Clarkson. Photo by Michael Young.
Meanwhile, crews are steadily installing the warm limestone façade panels and windows on the lower levels of both towers. Progress is currently further along on the shorter eastern structure.
80 Clarkson. Photo by Michael Young.
The first set of windows is being installed on the western side of the taller tower directly next to the hoist. Additional stone façade panels have also begun to enclose the second story.
80 Clarkson. Photo by Michael Young.
80 Clarkson. Photo by Michael Young.
80 Clarkson. Photo by Michael Young.
80 Clarkson. Photo by Michael Young.
80 Clarkson. Photo by Michael Young.
80 Clarkson. Photo by Michael Young.
Some of the triple-height windows have also been installed behind the loggias above the entrance to the central motor courtyard.
80 Clarkson. Photo by Michael Young.
80 Clarkson. Photo by Michael Young.
The following photos show the look of the façade in golden hour lighting.
80 Clarkson. Photo by Michael Young.
80 Clarkson. Photo by Michael Young.
80 Clarkson. Photo by Michael Young.
80 Clarkson. Photo by Michael Young.
80 Clarkson. Photo by Michael Young.
80 Clarkson. Photo by Michael Young.
80 Clarkson. Photo by Michael Young.
80 Clarkson. Photo by Michael Young.
80 Clarkson. Photo by Michael Young.
The renderings by DBOX in the main photo and below preview the finished appearance of 80 Clarkson’s intricate cubic form of stepped setbacks and pocketed terraces. The towers rise from a shared podium and both feature several stacks of balconies, providing additional private outdoor space. Both buildings will also feature landscaped roof decks.
The vehicular entryway along Clarkson Street will be flanked by inward-angled walls bearing the building’s address, along with decorative metal screens with tree motif cutouts. The motor courtyard will be surrounded by double-height walls adorned with more of the tree-patterned paneling, and a spherical fountain sculpture will sit in its center.
Rendering courtesy of DBOX.
Rendering courtesy of DBOX.
The development team acquired the full-block parcel for $340 million in early 2022, and also secured a $965 million construction loan from London-based Cale Street Partners and San Francisco-based Farallon Capital Management to cover the condominiums.
80 Clarkson has a projected $2 billion sellout with sales led by Dan Tubb and Amy Williamson.
Amenities will include a fitness center, pool, spa, and hot and cold plunges. Additional offerings are expected to be revealed later.
The nearest subways from the development are the 1 train at the Houston Street station to the east along Varick Street, as well as the C and E trains at the Spring Street station to the southeast.
Construction on 80 Clarkson is slated for completion in December 2026, as noted on site.
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112 units for a $1.25b investment? That means the average price has to be over 11 million to break even.
The article states a $2 billion sellout, so the average would be $17 million/unit. However, I would assume this building has 2 to 4 penthouses that will be north of $50 million each.
Given the location, they should sell out fast.
That seems like a pretty low bar. The majority of units will be priced well above $20 million. There will likely be a $80 million unit.
Unless I am misreading it’s about 3k a sf without subtracting any amenities, common spaces. Doesn’t seem too far fetched to get a bit more than that and does seem the average unit will be massive.
I can’t believe they’re forcing “Affordable” senior housing projects in 4k+/sqft market-rate buildings in literally the most expensive neighborhood of Manhattan
I can believe it. And I’m getting off to it!
Looking good, and Google’s NY HQ has gone back to looking like just another westside warehouse. Oh well.
Total cost with interest and extra costs probably from 1.4 to 1.6 billion when including time value of debt payments. Will be interesting to see if it sells out
Is it just me, or did this go up way more quickly than most similar construction? Looks pretty good!
From almost anywhere in the Village this development is visible currently in a jarring way. Hopefully when construction is completed it will blend in more, Hopefully?
Wonderful set of images!
Nice place for Google employees to live.
Google employees will live on the street after being laid off.
These construction pictures remind me of Christo and Jean Claude art installations.
I think this is an amazing project. I hope I get to see it finished.
I know this is arguably the most expensive neighborhood in Manhattan but more than $10M/unit sounds crazy.
Having seen the floor plans courtesy of the offering plan, the pricing on this development is insane. The penthouse units in both towers are asking $50+ million with the most expensive unit being a whopping $77 million. If this development sells out with units going close to or for their asking prices, it’ll be a game changer for lower Manhattan.
Are there any 2 br? I understand that this neighborhood can command 3-4k/sqft but avg 10M/unit sounds crazy
$6.7 million for a 2 bedroom.
That seems expensive but within reason for the neighborhood that lacks high-rises.
The hoists are as dramatic as the building
reminds me of a skewed normal distribution graph and its median or something
I can’t believe they’re forcing “Affordable” senior housing projects in 4k+/sqft market-rate buildings in literally the most expensive neighborhood of Manhattan. Give me a break. Who doesn’t wanna live there if it’s affordable
Didn’t the original renderings here have mechanical bulkheads at their top..I kind of miss them, it gave this project a sense of ‘finale’ that the current renderings lack.
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