Posted Oct 26, 2022, 8:28 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2021
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Originally Posted by WhatTheHeck5205
I’m surprised this tower is still happening at all given the sanctions against Russia—aren’t the architect and developer both Moscow-based?
Regardless, this may be the one time I’m thankful for a height cut. The design might actually work at 860ft.
And I agree, Busy Bee. The lack of consideration for landmarks in NYC’s zoning code is baffling. The city should adopt London’s model, with narrow historic view corridors like the view of the Flatiron from ESB, with unlimited height everywhere else. Despite the wishful thinking of some of us skyscraper nerds, buildings like the ESB will always define NYC in the public eye, no matter what other icons come along. Once a view like that is gone, though, it’s gone.
I’m surprised the ESB’s owners never made a peep about this building at its original height. With all the other observatories opening they need all the help they can get holding onto market share. Oh well, it may be a moot point anyway.
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Absolutely not lmao
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