Articles by Michael Young

Morris Adjmi’s Cantilevering 520 West 20th Street Making Headway in West Chelsea

7:30 am on February 7, 2019 By Michael Young

Designed by Morris Adjmi Architects,”The Warehouse,” is located at 520 West 20th Street, next to the High Line between West 19th and 20th Streets. The project topped-out late last year, and is being developed by Elijah Equities. Standing above the West Chelsea neighborhood, the existing 50-foot tall brick structure is being preserved and refurbished. With the base now covered behind black and white-colored construction netting and scaffolding, work on the new three-story suspended and cantilevering metal structure up above continues atop the old roofline.

Work Wraps for Rafael Vinoly’s Futuristic 61 Ninth Avenue, In The Meatpacking District

8:00 am on February 6, 2019 By Michael Young

Standing nine stories tall directly across from Chelsea Market, 61 Ninth Avenue sits in the heart of the Meatpacking District. Designed by Rafael Vinoly Architects, the new 170,000 square foot commercial structure rises 135 feet tall. Vornado Realty Trust and Aurora Capital are the developers of the project.

Brookfield’s $2 Billion Two Manhattan West Will Rise Without Anchor Tenant As One Manhattan West Nears Finish Line, in Midtown West

8:00 am on February 5, 2019 By Michael Young

Brookfield is officially set to construct Two Manhattan West without an anchor tenant. The near-supertall tower will be the second-tallest skyscraper in the Manhattan West complex, comprising two million square feet of space, rising 935 feet to its rooftop, and enclosing 62 floors of office space, all at a cost of approximately $2 billion. Meanwhile, work on One Manhattan West is wrapping up, with the facade closing in on completion along the upper floors, while the construction crane is now coming down on the northern elevation.

One Vanderbilt Reaches Supertall Territory Above Midtown East, Manhattan

8:00 am on February 4, 2019 By Michael Young

One Vanderbilt is officially the latest skyscraper in New York City to claim supertall status. Located at 41 East 42nd Street in Midtown East, the imminently 1,401-foot tall office building already soars above Grand Central Station, and new steel columns continue to sprout along the perimeter and core, having now punctured the 1,000-foot mark. Designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox, the upcoming 58-story tower is being developed by SL Green and will span 1.75 million square feet.

Sales Launch For COOKFOX’s 25 Park Row in Financial District, New Renderings Released

7:30 am on February 4, 2019 By Michael Young

25 Park Row is making news again, as sales have recently launched for the 50-story residential skyscraper. New renderings have also been released showing the residential interiors of the 665-foot tall condominium tower above City Hall Park, as well as the surrounding cityscape. Designed by COOKFOX Architects, the project is being developed by the J&R Store founders and L&M Development Partners, and will yield 110 residences. Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group is handling sale of the units, while the amenity spaces are being designed by Studio Mellone. The landscaping is being created by Starr Whitehouse.

Quay Tower Nears Finish Line Along Brooklyn Heights Waterfront

8:00 am on February 3, 2019 By Michael Young

Construction on Quay Tower is wrapping up as the 30-story residential building nears completion. Located across from Pier 6 along the Brooklyn Heights waterfront, it sits next to the southern tip of Brooklyn Bridge Park. Designed by ODA Architecture and developed by RAL Companies and Oliver’s Realty Group, the 315-foot tall skyscraper will bring 126 units to market with the help of Douglas Elliman Development Marketing.

New Interior Photos Released For The Quinn at 197 Van Vorst Street in Jersey City

7:30 am on February 3, 2019 By Michael Young

Located at 197 Van Vorst Street in Jersey City’s Paulus Hook neighborhood is The Quinn. New photos of the 16-story tower’s chic interiors were released as construction wraps up on the 153-unit residential development. Fogarty Finger Architecture designed the mixed-use, mid-rise building with Field Development Group as the developer.

277 South Fifth Street Closing In On Final Floors Above Williamsburg, Brooklyn

8:00 am on February 2, 2019 By Michael Young

Dubbed “The Dime,” 277 South Fifth Street will be a new 264-foot tall residential tower in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The reinforced concrete building is close to topping off behind the Dime Savings Bank landmark. The project sits on a 50,000 square foot site, almost an acre in size, and will span just over 350,000 square feet.

130 William Street Passes Halfway Mark Above Financial District, On Way to 800-Foot Pinnacle

8:00 am on February 1, 2019 By Michael Young

Sir David Adjaye’s residential tower at 130 William Street surpassed the halfway mark earlier this month, as it continues to climb towards its 800-foot tall pinnacle. The 66-story building is designed by Adjaye Associates with Hill West Architects as the architect of record. Lightstone is the developer, and Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group is handling sales of the 244 condominiums.

Tribeca’s Newest Skyscraper Nears Topping-Out at 45 Park Place, in Lower Manhattan

8:00 am on January 31, 2019 By Michael Young

Set to rise 667 feet atop a block that’s now been dubbed part of Tribeca, 45 Park Place is approaching topping-out. Designed by SOMA Architects with Ismael Leyva serving as the executive and residential architect, the tower is being developed by Sharif el-Gamal’s Soho Properties. The new 43-story skyscraper will have interiors designed by Piero Lissoni while sales of the units are being handled by Corcoran Sunshine. The building is now climbing past the 36th floor, where the last major setback on the eastern elevation is located.

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