[NYguy]

Originally Posted by BuildThemTaller

Seems like the choice between office or residential has to be made before we see a design.

No, the massing will be the same in either version. They give the basic dimensions of the tower (setback heights, etc)., so this massing is basically the tower minus the details of what it looks like (facade, materials, etc.)







What it does is answer the question of whether the corner building will remain. As of now, it will, but it will be dwarfed by this new tower. Gives you an idea of how massive this tower will be.
Also, for 78 office floors, I find the height to be a little conservative. All of the new office towers in the city of similar height have about 20 or so less floors.