A new preliminary rendering has been revealed for 77 West 66th Street, a planned 86-story residential supertall skyscraper on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. Designed by Robert A. M. Stern Architects and developed by Extell, the 1,198-foot-tall structure is slated to yield 430 condominium units and more than 25,000 square feet of retail space. The project will also include a 187-vehicle parking garage and a collection of amenities. Stephen B. Jacobs Group is serving as the architect of record for the development, which is bounded by Columbus Avenue and West 66th and 67th Streets.
The diagram looks at the southwest corner of the project, previewing a design vaguely reminiscent of RAMSA’s nearby residential skyscraper at 220 Central Park South. The structure will begin with a multi-story podium spanning most of the block between Columbus Avenue and Central Park West. The main tower will rise on the western end of the lot with a largely monolithic rectangular massing incorporating a few shallow setbacks on the lower levels and additional stepped setbacks below the crown. The fenestration will be composed of floor-to-ceiling windows in a symmetrical layout. Small balconies are depicted positioned at varying intervals on the broad western face, and a stack of larger balconies is visible lining the upper southeast corner.
The below close-up offers a better view of the podium and the tower’s lower levels. The first three floors appear to be clad with large stone blocks, and storefronts with awnings will be positioned along the western side facing Columbus Avenue. The eastern extension of the podium is depicted topped with an amenity deck including a swimming pool, and the entrance will be located through a gate on the southern side of the property. Though details are lacking regarding the main tower’s façade, a light limestone exterior is likely given the architectural similarities to the designer’s other high-profile skyscrapers.
77 West 66th Street. Designed by Robert A. M. Stern Architects
Demolition has nearly finished on the ABC studio buildings that formerly occupied the property since our last update in August, when work was forced to pause due to the presence of asbestos. Only a small portion of the steel substructure remains standing near the middle of the lot, and various construction machines sit awaiting the start of construction.
77 West 66th Street. Photo by Michael Young
In addition to 77 West 66th Street, Extell is planning additional developments on the city block including a 25-story residential tower at 37 West 66th Street, a nine-story, 50-unit building at 30 West 67th Street, and a seven-story, 31-unit building at 7 West 66th Street. The latter two sites have yet to be razed.
The nearest subway from the ground-up development is the 1 train at the 66th Street–Lincoln Center station by the intersection of Broadway and Columbus Avenue.
77 West 66th Street’s anticipated completion date is slated for December 2030, as noted on the info board.
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