NEW YORK | 175 Park Avenue (Grand Hyatt) | 1,581 FT | 92 FLOORS

[ChiND]

Originally Posted by Crawford

Holy S--t. This is huge news.

This likely means 175 Park is moving forward in the next few months.

[Hudson11]

Tremendous.

[HyperPower]

Think everybody needs to just sizzle down here, let's wait until we get actual confirmation that a major tenant is signed which would only make sense for this proposal. After the recent happenings in midtown you would think that Blackstone would be it along with the Hyatt. This is a beauty let's hope it stays the course

[ChiND]

[NYguy]

Originally Posted by HyperPower

Think everybody needs to just sizzle down here, let's wait until we get actual confirmation that a major tenant is signed which would only make sense for this proposal. After the recent happenings in midtown you would think that Blackstone would be it along with the Hyatt. This is a beauty let's hope it stays the course

Well, as was noted, the financing for this tower is well on track, tenant or no tenant. Having a tenant signed just makes it more exciting, but the tower is on track to have financing finalized (Rechler said financing was already in place, but it actually won't be finalized until sometime before summer).

[NYguy]

The public plaza will soon be going to the Public Design Commission for review, so it was discussed with CB 5....



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[ChiND]

Everything about this building is incredible. I’d love to see the Park Avenue Viaduct become fully pedestrianized and same for Vanderbilt Avenue.

I wonder if these issues were discussed at the KPF forum. This area is starved for greenspace.

https://www.kpf.com/news/kpf-hosts-urban-design-forum-panel-on-public-realm-in-midtown-east

KPF Hosts Urban Design Forum Panel on Public Realm in Midtown East

On November 18, subject matter experts gathered at KPF’s New York Headquarters for a discussion, organized by the Urban Design Forum (UDF), about the ongoing redevelopment of Midtown East.
The event, titled “Public Realm in Midtown East,” will convene leading voices from the public and private sectors directly involved in the redevelopment of the area to examine how thoughtfully designed public spaces can drive economic growth and energize Manhattan’s core. As New York City invests in the future of its central business districts, Midtown East stands as a showcase for major improvements along Fifth and Park Avenues, with the goal of transitioning the city’s heart into a central social district. With a brief introduction by KPF President and Principal James von Klemperer, who also Co-Chairs UDF’s Board of Directors, panelists Fred Cerullo (Grand Central Partnership), Andy Levin (Boston Properties), Rob Schiffer (SL Green), and Madelyn Wils (Fifth Avenue Association) will share perspectives on strategies to reimagine and strengthen the neighborhood through public realm enhancements.

The conversation is part of UDF’s “Public Works” series, which fosters civic dialogue around new and forthcoming built environment projects in New York City. The event is open to Urban Design Forum members and one guest each. Approved for 1 AIA CES Learning Unit, the panel encourages active participation and aims to inspire new approaches to public space that benefit the city’s diverse communities.

[mrnyc]

such amazing news.

financing and a major tenant lined up?

wow.

now tear that wreck of a hotel down lets go boyos.

[NYguy]

Originally Posted by mrnyc

such amazing news.

financing and a major tenant lined up?

wow.

now tear that wreck of a hotel down lets go boyos.

2026 is looking to be a great year.

[ChiND]

Originally Posted by NYguy

2026 is looking to be a great year.

You have to love the Greatest City in the World!

[NYguy]

NOVEMBER 21, 2025


So ready for this to come down...


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[ChiND]

Everything about this tower is going to be iconic!

[SkyHigher]

Great news shame it's not pushing 1700ft+ of which there is scope to future proof it even more. 350 Park pales in comparison yet nearly the same height though this guys girth dominates the skyline like a mofo.

[DCReid]

Originally Posted by SkyHigher

Great news shame it's not pushing 1700ft+ of which there is scope to future proof it even more. 350 Park pales in comparison yet nearly the same height though this guys girth dominates the skyline like a mofo.

I'll be exhilarated when it starts construction. I'll take it as is. If you have not been reading blogs of other NYC proposals, the tendency is to reduce the height, not increase it, especially for office buildings. There is speculation that 350 Park height will be reduced by nearly 200 ft to about 1400, and 1 Vandy was reduced 1401 from 1501 feet. So, I can care less about it breaching the 1700 ft height, but it would be a disappointment if they reduce the height or tweak the design substantially.

[streetscaper]

Originally Posted by DCReid

I'll be exhilarated when it starts construction. I'll take it as is. If you have not been reading blogs of other NYC proposals, the tendency is to reduce the height, not increase it, especially for office buildings. There is speculation that 350 Park height will be reduced by nearly 200 ft to about 1400, and 1 Vandy was reduced 1401 from 1501 feet. So, I can care less about it breaching the 1700 ft height, but it would be a disappointment if they reduce the height or tweak the design substantially.

This is an extremely reasonable post expressing your mere opinion (based on past experience), hopefully it doesn't piss off the mod

[Busy Bee]

What's that expression about taking the win...

[NYguy]

Originally Posted by DCReid

I'll be exhilarated when it starts construction. I'll take it as is. If you have not been reading blogs of other NYC proposals, the tendency is to reduce the height, not increase it, especially for office buildings. There is speculation that 350 Park height will be reduced by nearly 200 ft to about 1400, and 1 Vandy was reduced 1401 from 1501 feet. So, I can care less about it breaching the 1700 ft height, but it would be a disappointment if they reduce the height or tweak the design substantially.

Well, you see there, 1 Vanderbilt was once a 1,300 ft building. Both Central Park Tower and Steinway were both lower than their current heights at one time. (And even with it's spire, CPT had a lower roof height). 270 Park was coming in at about 1,250 ft (obviously higher now). Even 350 Park was coming in at 1,350 ft. 520 5th wasn't always a supertall building. That's why no one cares what's being written on other blogs. I'm here to tell you that Rechler says they have the financing lined up, and with the kinds of loans they are getting, there's no need to value engineer anything, even though costs for skyscraper construction have risen significantly everywhere.

The bottom line is that the nervous nellies won't rain on this parade until there is a storm. Don't bother telling me it's cloudy. I'll feel the rain when it happens, (if it happens).

[SkyHigher]

Originally Posted by DCReid

I'll be exhilarated when it starts construction. I'll take it as is. If you have not been reading blogs of other NYC proposals, the tendency is to reduce the height, not increase it, especially for office buildings. There is speculation that 350 Park height will be reduced by nearly 200 ft to about 1400, and 1 Vandy was reduced 1401 from 1501 feet. So, I can care less about it breaching the 1700 ft height, but it would be a disappointment if they reduce the height or tweak the design substantially.

Yeh either way happy with this but always thought there was scope for a fourth tier taking it way past 1700ft.

[ChiND]

The Park Avenue Viaduct should become Midtown’s Highline.

[NYguy]

Originally Posted by SkyHigher

Yeh either way happy with this but always thought there was scope for a fourth tier taking it way past 1700ft.

This building was never going to be that high.