Construction Update: One57, Willow Hotel
Both buildings continue to rise, although cladding remains stalled along the base of One57. The Willow Hotel is rising at the rate of a floor per week, and One57 has reached its final setback. Given…
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Construction Update: Fordham University
Fordham’s new law school and dormitory continues to rise, with the structural component of the law school almost complete (the dormitory will sit on top). More of the law school’s facade has been installed, and…
Construction Update: 250 West 55th, 1715 Broadway
Photos from today–both buildings continue rising, and 250 West 55th is almost topped out. 1715 Broadway still lacks cladding, although it’s almost at the major setback that will differentiate the two hotels.The cladding on 250…
Construction Update: CitizenM Hotel Rising at 218 West 50th
CitizenM, a new budget hotel, is now rising at 218 West 50th Street. The design leaves much to be desired, although there’s definitely a need for economical hotel rooms in New York City. Although the…
Calatrava’s Transit Center: Completing New York’s Downtown Renaissance
Image from Urban Omnibus While many New Yorkers bemoan the ugliness of Penn Station, a dramatic new transportation gateway is now under construction in Lower Manhattan. The most visible progress since the 9/11 attacks has been…
