Construction Update: 160 West 62nd Street
Like people in a bar are prettier at closing time, new buildings are more attractive on desolate blocks of the city, like Glenwood’s 160 West 62nd Street. When an area long bereft of activity finally…
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Demolition Update: 225 West 57th Street
Visible progress is being made at 225 West 57th Street, where the last buildings are now being deconstructed. Comparing today’s update with the previous photos, the former 225 West 57th has now lost three floors…
Seaport City Coming Closer to Reality?
Mayor Bloomberg’s vision to protect New York from future storm surge events and effects relating to ongoing climate change may be coming closer to reality, as NYEDC is now soliciting RFPs for the planned Seaport City development,…
Construction Update: 124 West 16th Street
Foundation work is underway at 124 West 16th Street, which will soon be a six-story residential building. Permits filed with the Department of Buildings indicate DHD Architecture designed the project, though the firm’s website only…
Construction Update: 61 Fifth Avenue
The finishing touches are being placed on 61 Fifth Avenue, which exudes picture perfect pre-war aesthetics. The copper roof is especially nice, and looks historically ‘legitimate’ – though it is obviously new. 61 Fifth Avenue…
