Construction Update: One57 Soaring Into the Clouds
One of the highlights about bad weather in New York is seeing the skyscrapers soar into the clouds, looking as if they never end. As One57 has gotten so tall (it’s somewhere between 800-850′ at…
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Two Towers, One Zoning Code: A Major Injustice
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…
Rumor Mill: Could the Girasole Rival 432 Park Avenue?
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…
Construction Update: One World Trade Center From Above, Completed 8 Spruce Street
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…
Construction Update: One57, Penthouse Rumored In Contract for $100M
One57 has risen well past its final setback, and cladding continues rising on all sides as well. Another notable feature is one of the penthouses located adjacent to the setback–you can clearly see the double-height…
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