Construction is nearing topping out on 1448 Third Avenue, a 39-story mixed-use tower in the Yorkville section of Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Designed by CetraRuddy Architecture and developed by Douglaston Development, the 478-foot-tall structure will span 287,632 square feet and yield 125 condominium units with an average scope of 1,804 square feet. The building will also contain 40,864 square feet of commercial space, 21,224 square feet of community facility space, a cellar level, and a 20-foot-long rear yard. The property is alternately addressed as 175 East 82nd Street and located at the corner of Third Avenue and East 82nd Street.
The reinforced concrete superstructure has continued its steady ascent since our last update in late October, when construction had recently surpassed the halfway mark. Crews are now in the process of assembling the formwork for the final residential levels below the crown. YIMBY expects the tower to top out before the end of winter.
1448 Third Avenue. Photo by Michael Young.
1448 Third Avenue. Photo by Michael Young.
1448 Third Avenue. Photo by Michael Young.
The earth-toned brick façade has finished enclosing the multi-story podium, and crews are currently in the process of installing the envelope and windows on the main tower from hanging scaffolding rigs.
1448 Third Avenue. Photo by Michael Young.
1448 Third Avenue. Photo by Michael Young.
1448 Third Avenue. Photo by Michael Young.
1448 Third Avenue. Photo by Michael Young.
The following close-up shots reveal the intricate bond patterns between the grid of windows.
1448 Third Avenue. Photo by Michael Young.
1448 Third Avenue. Photo by Michael Young.
1448 Third Avenue. Photo by Michael Young.
Finalized renderings have still yet to be released. However, the preliminary rendering in the main photo and the wind tunnel model below preview 1448 Third Avenue’s overall form and height. The tower will rise to roughly the same height as Robert A.M. Stern Architects’ 200 East 83rd Street, which stands just to the east along Third Avenue. The L-shaped massing features a series of small setbacks and an extended mechanical bulkhead that blends into the design of the multifaceted crown. A triple-height level is positioned around the midpoint of the tower with an open-air void, and will most likely house some amenities and building mechanicals.
1448 Third Avenue. Designed by CetraRuddy Architecture.
Residential amenities at 1448 Third Avenue will include an indoor swimming pool, yoga studio, and bicycle parking. Additional amenities are expected to be announced later.
The nearest subway from the property is the Q train at the 86th Street station at the corner of Second Avenue and East 83rd Street.
1448 Third Avenue is slated for completion in fall 2027, as noted on site.
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Yawn
I agree with James
Was hoping it would have more limestone, but still a handsome building.
Oy. It’s not terrible, it’s rather monotonous and it could have been better by simple brick color and window type choices. This is a strange, hopeful Art Deco design that just didn’t quite get it right.
I agree with the above comments, considering how labor intensive the masonry work is on a building this scale, ALL THOSE BRICKS, while not terrible, as a designer & builder myself I could definitely envision a less 60’s looking brick design scheme that would have honoured the past while bringing the building timelessly into the 21st century holistically & creatively with inspiration & a little good old fashion pizzazz🤔🤷♂️☮️🕊️🌳🌲🐿️🙂🐰🌱🌷🍀
It seems this will be a very understated design. I actually like the variegated brick- it’s more common that many of us think. I recall a similar brick in a ‘skyscraper’ in Niagara Falls. The windows are not the best style to pull out any art-decor feel and make the building seem dull. Maybe it will look better once it’s finished?
Variation in brick color can add interest. However, some recent examples seem almost like camouflage. Iron spot “Roman” bricks are some of my favorites.
Anyone know why this project has not had a rendering released this late into construction?
I’ll be charitable and say it looks like it’ll look better in person than in photos.
Are ALL THOSE BRICKS laid one-on-one separately, or are they grouped into preformed panels?
Laid individually by workers in those wooden scaffolding platforms hanging off the sides of the building.
In the 1st construction photo, what’s the name of the blonde color building to the right? That’s a nice building.