NEW YORK | 520 5th Ave | 1,000 FT | 76 FLOORS

[NYguy]

I would put this in league with Brooklyn Tower. It’s that good, maybe even better, though we have to wait and see.

[Quixote]

It won’t have the same icon-level status as BT, but it’s a worthy addition to 5th Avenue that will be an instant classic: height, silhouette, offset fenestration with fluted pilasters and arches, etc. That this level of detail will rise 1,000 feet is incredible.

THIS is the quality that NYC deserves.

[NYguy]

Yes, we've been getting some good quality architecture, blue glass be damned.

[Quixote]

WTC, HY, et al. are high quality for sure. I’m just saying that buildings like One and Two Manhattan West, which I love, could easily be found in, say, Guangzhou. I’d like to see more creative designs that push the boundaries, and part of that means getting away from SOM/Foster/Pelli.

[NYguy]

Originally Posted by Quixote

WTC, HY, et al. are high quality for sure. I’m just saying that buildings like One and Two Manhattan West, which I love, could easily be found in, say, Guangzhou. I’d like to see more creative designs that push the boundaries, and part of that means getting away from SOM/Foster/Pelli.

You aren't going to find too many "pushing the boundaries" skyscrapers in New York because the buildings don't really exists in a vacuum. It's all relatively contextual. It's what the zoning enforces, and that's fine. It's places like LIC in Queens that could use a bit more push in the design direction, but even there zoning has it's limits. Where developers try to move outside the zoning, and have to run through the approvals process, they risk having their development altered in ways they don't want, or even height decreases (as we've seen with 53w53). Building as-of-right has it's rewards. But we've seen with KPF, Shop, etc., you can get some really nice designs that although aren't "groundbreaking", can certainly add to the quality of the cityscape. And we are seeing so many developments now that have moved away from the blue box.

[NYguy]

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

[NYguy]

Vandy's little sister (or brother) starting to grow up...

[NYguy]

gravesVpelli

[NYguy]

https://www.cityrealty.com/nyc/marke...-offices/60565

With the superstructure about one-third up, topping out is expected in spring 2024. While there's been no announcement regarding when sales will commence, it's likely to be in 2024. Project completion is anticipated for 2026.

The 1,001-foot-tall building stands as one of more than 25 supertall towers poised to reshape the Manhattan skyline over the coming decade. It will claim the title of the third-tallest structure along the city's renowned avenue, with only the Empire State Building and another exceptionally slim competitor at 262 Fifth Avenue equaling it in height.

It could be second tallest on 5th, depending on what happens with 570 5th.

[NYguy]

NOVEMBER 17, 2023


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[chris08876]

Credit: Springboss123_456

[NYguy]

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

[NYguy]

It won't really be long before the crane is higher than 500 5th...

[Crawford]

This spectacular tower will have a skyline impact, but it would be so much better if it were 200-300 ft. taller. At that height it would be an iconic landmark and one of the signature elements of the skyline. Oh well.

The facade is looking incredible, BTW.

[mrnyc]

we can’t get enough modern terracotta styling.

height aside, i can’t wait to see the fifth ave ave base.

that could be one of the classiest of them all.

[NYguy]

[chris08876]

Credit: 5Bfilms

[NYguy]

A satan incarnate

[mrnyc]

any guesses how tall at this point?

500 fifth was mentioned as crane height last month -- that one is 697' -- if that helps --

[NYguy]

Haven't seen it up close personally in a couple of weeks. Those aerials can be misleading.