Construction Update: 51 Astor Place
The Fumihiko Maki-designed 51 Astor Place has now been topped-out, and the glass facade has begun rising in earnest. The office tower of only twelve stories takes up its entire block, making its presence quite…
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The Nordstrom Tower: 225 West 57th Street to Become NYC’s Tallest Building
While no renderings have been released yet, permits have finally been filed for Extell’s future tower at 225 West 57th Street, the tower’s height finally has a number: 1,550 feet. For those keeping score, that’s…
Construction Update: 237 West 54th Street
237 West 54th Street looks like it’s about to top out, as it’s well over 30 stories in height. The new density on one block is staggering. Between 250 West 55th and 1715 Broadway, even…
Construction Update: Work Resumes at One57
Progress at One57 following the crane collapse has actually been impressive, with the building’s glass facade having risen several floors since the incident. Comparing the below photo with the last update on the project, from…
Construction Update: 250 West 55th Street
250 West 55th Street’s facade has now been completed, and in the dim November sun it really does look just like a tombstone. Sprouting 600 feet into the air, the glass exudes absolutely no warmth…
