At number 14 on our year-end countdown of the tallest construction projects in New York is 50 West 66th Street, a 775-foot-tall residential skyscraper on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. Designed by Snøhetta and developed by Extell and Tennor Holding, the 69-story structure will yield 127 condominium units. SLCE Architects is the executive architect for the property, which is located on an interior lot between Columbus Avenue and Central Park West with frontage on both West 65th and West 66th Streets.
The skyscraper stands as the tallest structure on the Upper West Side, taking the distinction from the nearby 200 Amsterdam Avenue.
The hoist was dismantled from the eastern elevation since our last update one year ago, and the majority of the resulting gap has been filled in. The tower’s exterior is now nearly complete, with only a couple balcony railings and glass curtain wall panels awaiting installation on the upper stories around the southeast corner. Work is also still wrapping up on the lower levels of the podium, and the ground floor remains obscured by sidewalk scaffolding on both the West 65th and 66th Street frontages.
50 West 66th Street. Photo by Michael Young.
50 West 66th Street. Photo by Michael Young.
50 West 66th Street. Photo by Michael Young.
50 West 66th Street. Photo by Michael Young.
50 West 66th Street. Photo by Michael Young.
50 West 66th Street. Photo by Michael Young.
50 West 66th Street. Photo by Michael Young.
Some trees are visible on the landscaped amenity deck that sits atop the podium.
50 West 66th Street. Photo by Michael Young.
50 West 66th Street. Photo by Michael Young.
50 West 66th Street. Photo by Michael Young.
50 West 66th Street. Photo by Michael Young.
50 West 66th Street. Photo by Michael Young.
50 West 66th Street. Photo by Michael Young.
Condominium units are available in two- to six-bedroom layouts and come in two residence collections: The House and The Tower. The House residences, designed by Shamir Shah Design, are intended to evoke prewar aesthetics with spacious living spaces and warm materials. The homes in the Tower collection, designed by AB Concept, feature soaring ceiling spans and polished glass walls. Private loggias are carved into The Tower’s corners, providing panoramic views of Central Park, the Hudson River, and the New York City skyline. All homes offer the signature Extell Choice, which allows buyers to select from various finish palettes, each complete with stone, custom millwork, and premium hardwood flooring and fittings.
Residential amenities at 50 West 66th Street span more than 50,000 square feet and include a full-size basketball and pickleball court, an indoor saltwater lap pool and spa, fitness center, Pilates and training studios, squash court, bowling alley, golf simulator, screening room, infrared sauna and steam rooms, locker rooms, a children’s studio, gaming lounge, and private storage facilities. The 20th floor will offer an outdoor saltwater swimming pool and spa, a sundeck, a skyline lounge and sunset bar, a terrace and fire pit, lifestyle concierge service, and a conference room and club room.
Extell Marketing Group is handling sales and marketing in conjunction with Janice Chang of Douglas Elliman and Hilary Landis and Beth Benalloul of The Corcoran Group. Prices start at $4.6 million.
YIMBY expects the remaining exterior work to wrap up this winter, with a full completion date sometime in 2026.
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I wonder if the yellow louver-like panels should be facing down instead of up.
Don’t wonder to much . lol
Different but meh.
I love this. Beautiful building and an instant landmark. That glass is gorgeous. One can only hope Extell’s upcoming monster of a tower across the street will be complementary to it.
Yet another ugly Gary Barnett building
This building is so ugly that taxes should be doubled on it.
My initial “reaction” was;😏😑🙁 “Oh Dear Lord🫣”, but then I tried to be “objective”🤔🤷♂️😅,(ppp-pause,ponder,pray), I thought; “I’ve seen worse”, I was originally going to call the Architect and say; “this is what you went to Architecture school for!?, to desecrate the NY skyline!?”, but I took a deep breath & another sip of coffee & because I design & build myself, I do understand construction costs, timetables & nuance, so I gave it all up to the Lord above, & tried to seek peace & solace in; “it’s not as bad as I initially thought”🤷♂️👋☮️
Yes it is.
In some views it stands out, in some views it sticks out.
Idk if Michael Young got perfect golden hour lighting or if the saturation on these photos has been boosted, but the building looks much more basic in person. Not terrible by Extell standards, but also not good by any standards.
terrible pictures, the project is good, Snohetta is good
Photography here is Michael Young’s usual top notch work..
Alright Giorgio you wiseass, let’s see you take photos and see how yours come out.
Not even having the decent to explain why the photos are “terrible” because you’re nothing but a hateful dipshit with nothing to show. Nice try and go fuck yourself.
All talk and no bite, Giorgio. Let’s see how your photography skills compare to Michael’s work before you try and talk sh*t you whiny loser.
Why does the upper tower have clear glass? This looks like a mistake. The shape of the tower along with the balconies makes some really strange angles. Does Extell ever do a really good design? How would a diamond trader even know?
It is just me, or is an average 11ft floor height kind of low for a project offering “soaring ceilings”?
Well, the much-admired 740 Park by Candela has ceilings of 11 to 11.5 feet.
I do not know what people are complaining about. This building is beautiful.
I agree. Maybe everyone else prefers the 12-story brink buildings with tiny little windows that dominate the UWS. If I had the money, this is the building I’d be buying an apartment in.
RobertSC PeterAST
first you are two vulgar uncivilized people who offend those who don’t think like you, can you write without offend with vulgar words? you are losers if you d’ont respect different thoughts.
However, no one photo show the golden multifaceted crown. from the right distance is possible fram the entire tower with the crown and some with crown focus by zoom
How do you expect to be taken seriously when you cant even learn to use correct grammar and spellcheck your words?
Unless Michael is a bird or had his own helicopter, shut your mouth.
That’s because an unsolicited rebuke from an online stranger isn’t helpful at all, Giorgio.