Hotel Meta’s Façade Nears Completion at 450 Eleventh Avenue in Hudson Yards, Manhattan

The 12th-tallest building on our annual construction countdown is Hotel Meta, a 642-foot-tall hotel at 450 Eleventh Avenue in Hudson Yards. Designed by DSM Design Group and developed by Marx Development Group, the 51-story structure will yield 379 guest rooms and amenities including a business center, a ballroom, banquet and conference spaces, a spa, fitness center, and a multi-level restaurant with a bar and outdoor terrace. The property will be operated by Marriott Hotels and is located at the corner of West 37th Street and Eleventh Avenue, directly across from the Jacob K. Javits Center.

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LPC Approves Combination, Expansion of 79-81 Jane Street Townhouses in Manhattan’s West Village

The New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission has approved plans to combine and expand two three-story townhouses at 79-81 Jane Street in Manhattan’s West Village. Designed by Allen & Killcoyne Architects with JPD Preservation Consulting, the project involves the combination of the two buildings into a unified structure, as well as alterations to the front areaways and rear façade, excavation of the cellar and rear yard, and the construction of a one-story rooftop bulkhead. The property is located between Washington and Greenwich Streets.

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