Construction Update: 1715 Broadway
The new dual-Marriot hotel is now taller than its other new neighbor, 250 West 55th. It’s remarkable how little attention is being paid to what will be one of Midtown’s tallest, although with the scale…
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Historic New York: Latting Observatory, City’s Tallest From 1853-1856
As the home of the skyscraper, New York’s past with tall buildings is long and storied. One that is often forgotten is that of the Latting Observatory Tower, which reigned as New York’s tallest from…
Midtown Panorama: An Armada of New Towers
Here’s an update from yesterday, from the same spot these photos were taken roughly three weeks ago. Manhattan had torrential thunderstorms yesterday but luckily the skies cleared early enough for a few pictures. You can…
Model of New Chelsea Market Expansion: Hotel & Office Addition
Here are some photos of a model from inside Chelsea Market, which shows both phases of the future development. You can see the component above what is currently Buddakan, which is supposed to be a…
Construction Update: One57
Photo from yesterday, the 17th. One57 has roughly 50-60 feet left before it tops out, as the curved top has yet to be reached. One57
