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Old Posted May 16, 2019, 3:30 PM
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Originally Posted by patriotizzy View Post
1,200,000 would equate to a minimum of what height? I know some of you guys are good with these numbers.
Used to be that was good for a 700 footer in New York, but these days that would equate to more or a lot more, depending on the type of floorplates, floor heights, etc. If they wanted to go for a higher class tower, like the towers we see planned in midtown east, we could be looking at a tower of at least 950 ft. Both Manhattan West towers are larger than One Vanderbilt, but Vanderbilt will be taller.

One thing to keep in mind though is that this tower would rise above a portion of the current store. That alone would boost the height. This would also fit in with the governor's plan to redevelop the overall area. We still haven't seen the details of that.



https://www.ny1.com/nyc/manhattan/ne...herald-square-

Macy's Confirms Plans to Build Skyscraper Above Flagship Store

By Spectrum News Staff
May. 16, 2019


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Macy's top executive confirms they're planning to build a skyscraper on top of its flagship store in Herald Square.

A spokesperson for the company says they've met with city, government and community leaders in recent months to discuss the project.

They say a commercial office tower is the best way to promote economic activity in the area, while continuing to operate the store.
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