Alright guys, I have some inside info... What is something you REALLY want to know about this building? ;)
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What is the exact height to the parapet and to the top of the spire?
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Part of this is at street level. |
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Vertical construction as in above street level? Will probably be mid to late fall the way things are. Some construction is already at street level as JR Ewing stated. Quote:
Parapet, source says around 1520'-1530'. These numbers are from early June, when the latest "new" info was in. I also asked someone from Lendlease, and they seemed about on track with these numbers. Quote:
But really, is it that bad to have the height known? That seems to be the only "secret" and it's not that big of a deal as far as I can tell. Let's not make this a big deal :shhh: |
So what's the latest parapet height? I think it's still 1,530, though the LL guy said it's a lot taller -- not the spire , the parapet.
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Nothing sweeter on this forum than watching cranes as they begin their ascent into the skies...
July 26, 2015 http://www.pbase.com/nyguy/image/160852837/original.jpg (220 CPS has the early jump in the background) http://www.pbase.com/nyguy/image/160852840/original.jpg http://www.pbase.com/nyguy/image/160852843/original.jpg http://www.pbase.com/nyguy/image/160852846/original.jpg http://www.pbase.com/nyguy/image/160852850/original.jpg |
:previous: For the city's tallest, nothing is sweeter than being know for as the city of cranes, the city of bridges, the city of subways and the city of skyscrapers! :cheers:
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I need you guys to contact the writers of this article for writing such blatant trash... ivan.pereira@am-ny.com The headline read "Supertall Skyscrapers Are Tormenting New Yorkers"... http://www.amny.com/news New Yorkers anguished by proliferation of 'supertall' skyscrapers Since 2005, 16 of NYC's tallest buildings have broken ground in Manhattan. http://cdn.newsday.com/polopoly_fs/1..._960/image.jpg By CARLA SINCLAIR AND. IVAN PEREIRA July 27, 2015 Quote:
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She's right. 50 years ago, towers weren't being built like this. Back then, the borough was overrun by functionalist boxes which immersed the skyline's original tall, skinny towers.
~30s-40s http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2634/...bf7f4f2e_b.jpg photo by Andreas Feininger, posted by erickchristian on the wirednewyork forums 1964 http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4047/...5e9bafc3_b.jpg posted by erickchristian on Wired New York |
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She's also an idiot. Fifty years ago we didn't have a lot of things, including cell phones, wide/flat screen tvs, tablets, etc. But if she wanted to go back even further, let's say 200 years, we wouldn't have towers at all. It's a whole new and modern world. We can't cling to the world of fifty years ago, as much as some of these people would like to. As far as the zoning goes, it's already in place, and working the way it's supposed to. Quote:
Here are the graphics for that piece... http://data.newsday.com/long-island/...nyc-buildings/ New York's rising skyline At least 20 Manhattan skyscrapers of more than 800 feet have been completed since 2005 or are under construction. Here are the details. You can click on the map for details at any location, or mouse over or tap the bars to see the buildings they represent. Certain buildings that received approval but haven't broken ground are also included. (the figures aren't accurate) http://www.pbase.com/nyguy/image/160857668/original.jpg |
I just spoke with an engineer at the site from WSP. He confirmed that the design leaked by Yimby is what's rising. When I asked if the parapet would top off around 1,530', he said he did not know.
Anyway, the DOB NB Permit from last week says 95 stories, which is consistent with Yimby's most recent numbers. PLUMBING - NEW BUILDING PROVIDE UNDERGROUND PLUMBING CONNECTION AS PER PLANS FILED. Use: R-2 - RESIDENTIAL: APARTMENT HOUSES Landmark: NO Stories: 95 Site Fill: ON-SITE Review is requested under Building Code: 2008 |
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All that talk about shadows is absolute B.S. Let me tell you something, I can stand on the corner of 34th and 5th and enjoy sunshine on the street directly in front of The Empire State Building!! If you're afraid of your own shadow, move to New Jersey!! :runaway: One thing that really irks me is when someone forces their opinion down my throat! This is a free country and if you don't like skyscrapers, move out!! :koko: |
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. . "a proliferation of buildings" . . .
sounds like "idiots" Carla and Ivan are talking about nuclear weapons. |
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