Construction Update: One57 Soaring Into the Clouds
One of the highlights about bad weather in New York is seeing the skyscrapers soar into the clouds, looking as if they never end. As One57 has gotten so tall (it’s somewhere between 800-850′ at…
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Two Towers, One Zoning Code: A Major Injustice
New York’s zoning code is relatively uncomplicated. Structures are either built as-of-right, which does not involve the Department of City Planning, or they must go through ULURP, the Uniform Land Use Review Procedure. Unfortunately, the…
Rumor Mill: Could the Girasole Rival 432 Park Avenue?
via NYC Architecture Most news regarding supertall residential development has been focused on the northern end of Midtown, which is high-end enough to attract residents and investors with millions to spend on real estate. That…
Construction Update: 1715 Broadway Moves Past Setback
The new dual-Marriot hotels at 1715 Broadway continue to rise, and are now 3-4 floors past the main setback. Glass has gone up quickly as well, and it’s hard to believe that the tower will…
Wednesday Roundup: Rezoning Complications, Starchitecture, and Silicon Alley
Future Midtown Rezoning Complicates 425 Park Plans (New York Post) The original structure at 425 Park Avenue wouldn’t be allowed under today’s zoning code, which would allow for significantly less than the 600,000 square feet…
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