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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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…
425 Park Avenue Set to Rise 855 Feet
Lord Foster’s winning entry into the design competition for 425 Park Avenue’s height has been revealed, and according to the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat it’s a staggering 855 feet. That’s taller than…
Construction Update: International Gem Tower
Work is wrapping up on Extell’s International Gem Tower, which is invisible from most locations but quite visible from surrounding blocks. The shimmering facade is remarkable, and makes what would be a dull box into…
Construction Update: 150 Greenwich Street (Four World Trade Center)
Glass is almost at the roof of the topped-out 150 Greenwich Street, where construction should begin wrapping up by the end of the year. The glass has risen almost fifteen stories since YIMBY’s last update…
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