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…
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…
Work on the base of Three World Trade Center continues, and hopefully Silverstein secures a tenant before construction has to come to a halt. The core is roughly six floors above street level, but the…
These photos, taken from 50 floors up, give a better perspective on the scale of the new World Trade Center complex. While One World Trade clearly dominates Lower Manhattan, Four World Trade is also starting…
Since passing the Empire State Building in height, new levels of steel have been added to One World Trade. It’s roughly four floors from reaching its final roof height, so the saga is finally almost…
