NEW YORK | 111 W 57th St | 1,428 FT | 85 FLOORS

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Originally Posted by pianowizard

Thanks guys for explaining why this building's small footprint is not economically disadvantageous. I just thought of another plausible explanation why all these supertalls near Central Park are so skinny. As has been mentioned ad nauseam, there are concerns about them casting shadows over the park. Is it possible that had these buildings been not only supertall but also significantly wider, they would have had an even harder time getting approved?

All the supertall towers along the 57th Street corridor comply with zoning, so they are as-of-right. This means that they can be built without approvals from the City's Planning Department. 111 West 57th needed Landmarks Commission approval because it is integrated with the landmarked Steinway building. Their form are purely a function of economics and zoning envelope.