NEW YORK | 50 Hudson Yards (504 W. 34th) | 1,011 FT | 79 FLOORS - Page 3

King DenCity · #1 Posted **Dec 6, 2013, 10:03 PM**

I think the North Tower losing 80 feet is a fair exchange for 2 extra supertalls. 1 of them likely over 1100'.

scalziand · #2 Posted **Dec 7, 2013, 9:18 AM**

It is very bulky, yes. It looks to me that this tower is supposed to be at roughly the same height as the obs deck in the North tower, maybe they goofed slightly on the height when making the model, and it's supposed to be slightly shorter rather than slightly higher, because you're right, it would make no sense to make it just barely tall enough to block the views to the north for the obs deck.

SkyscrapersOfNewYork · #3 Posted **Dec 7, 2013, 10:50 AM**

Guys its a place holder...and why not build an observation deck with an 1100-1300 foot tower next door? you still have the east,west and south. We can build this neighborhood around the height of an observation deck. If push comes to shove maybe 50 HY can have it instead. The deck shouldn't place any height limit on the area.

tyleraf · #4 Posted **Dec 7, 2013, 9:49 PM**

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Originally Posted by SkyscrapersOfNewYork

Guys its a place holder...and why not build an observation deck with an 1100-1300 foot tower next door? you still have the east,west and south. We can build this neighborhood around the height of an observation deck. If push comes to shove maybe 50 HY can have it instead. The deck shouldn't place any height limit on the area.

I think he's referring to the new lower terrace that is directly next to 50 hudson yards.

NYguy · #5 Posted **Dec 10, 2013, 11:36 PM**

Got some shots today....

NYguy · #6 Posted **Jul 28, 2016, 2:03 PM**

http://www.wsj.com/articles/blackroc...unt-1469643587

BlackRock Fills Wall Street Void in Headquarters Hunt
Asset manager has narrowed search for new headquarters down to three sites in Manhattan

By Sarah Krouse
July 27, 2016

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BlackRock Inc. is presenting New York real-estate developers with something they haven’t seen in a while—a financial firm that is looking to grow.

While big banks and hedge funds are in retreat and emptying out space, the asset management giant is deciding whether to move into a new global headquarters and is narrowing its review of sites being developed in Manhattan down to three.

The 850,000-square-foot deal will be among the biggest leases of the year for the city and a contrast to the direction of the banking industry.

....BlackRock’s search has become the focal point for brokers looking to lock in one of the highest profile tenants now examining space. The firm is considering sites at the Hudson Yards development on the far West Side, neighboring Manhattan West and the World Trade Center development in lower Manhattan, according to people familiar with the matter, in addition to remaining in its current space.

NYguy · #7 Posted **Aug 3, 2016, 4:51 PM**

http://therealdeal.com/2016/08/03/es...ew-foundation/

Estée Lauder looking for new foundation
Cosmetics firm could consolidate offices at GM Building, 110 East 59th into new location as large as 500K sf

August 03, 2016
By Rich Bockmann

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Cosmetics giant Estée Lauder is considering a move from its perch at the General Motors Building, and is in the market for a new headquarters as large as 500,000 square feet, sources told The Real Deal.

The 70-year-old company is scouting locations for new home that could see it consolidate the nearly 300,000 square feet it has at the GM Building, as well as roughly 150,000 square feet nearby at Jack Resnick & Sons’ 110 East 59th Street. Estée’s leases in those buildings expire in 2020 and 2018, respectively, according to CoStar.

Early last year, the company signed a 100,000-square-foot lease in Midtown South for its Aramis and Designer Fragrance division and digital/social media workers at 28-40 West 23rd Street, bringing its total there to 166,000 square feet. Those offices would stay put if the company does decide to relocate one or both of its Midtown offices, sources told TRD.

In December, the Commercial Observer reported that Estée had brought on CBRE to help explore the possibility of relocating from its longtime home at the GM Building. CBRE’s Stephen Siegel is now bringing the tenant to market, sources said, though the search is still in the early stages and has not yet zeroed in on particular buildings.

Siegel declined to comment. Any search is likely to swing through new buildings on the Far West Side and Downtown, where rents are significantly lower compared to the GM Building, located at 767 Fifth Avenue.

NYguy · #8 Posted **Feb 10, 2017, 2:12 PM**

Wow. Even this one could be filled before we start to see it rise...

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/artic...on-yards-tower

Morgan Stanley to Consider Moving to New Hudson Yards Skyscraper: Sources

by Hugh Son and David M Levitt
February 9, 2017

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Morgan Stanley is considering moving into a new skyscraper at the Hudson Yards development on Manhattan’s far west side, potentially sharing a building with BlackRock Inc., according to two people with knowledge of the deliberations.

Morgan Stanley is looking at acquiring the roughly 2 million square feet (185,800 square meters) of space still available at 50 Hudson Yards, the people said, asking not to be identified because the search is confidential. The tower is among a number of potential sites, a decision isn’t imminent, and the investment bank could ultimately stay put, one of the people said. The talks began last year, the other one said.

“We routinely review potential options for upgrading our workspaces,” said Sarah Higgins, a spokeswoman for the New York-based bank. “As we consider plans to continue to upgrade our current office space, we are also in the very early stages of evaluating potential alternatives. We anticipate a lengthy timeline before any decisions are made.”

BlackRock last year signed a letter of intent to lease 850,000 square feet across 15 floors of the building, which may be completed in 2022. The tower, designed by the Foster + Partners architecture firm, will span an entire city block at 33rd Street and 10th Avenue.

CityGuy87 · #9 Posted **Feb 10, 2017, 3:41 PM**

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Originally Posted by NYguy

Wow. Even this one could be filled before we start to see it rise...

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/artic...on-yards-tower

Morgan Stanley to Consider Moving to New Hudson Yards Skyscraper: Sources

by Hugh Son and David M Levitt
February 9, 2017

I'd rather they anchor 3 Hudson Blvd or The Spiral, those projects are more in need of tenants that this one.

NYguy · #10 Posted **Feb 10, 2017, 6:31 PM**

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I'd rather they anchor 3 Hudson Blvd or The Spiral, those projects are more in need of tenants that this one.

They're looking to "purchase" 2 msf in the tower, which is what Related has pretty much been doing with its HY towers, at a discount. I don't know that Tishman could or would do that with the Spiral. Related has the many residential towers its putting up to fall back on. And 3 Hudson doesn't have 2 msf..

jsbrook · #11 Posted **Feb 11, 2017, 12:27 AM**

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Originally Posted by NYguy

Wow. Even this one could be filled before we start to see it rise...

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/artic...on-yards-tower

Morgan Stanley to Consider Moving to New Hudson Yards Skyscraper: Sources

by Hugh Son and David M Levitt
February 9, 2017

Wow. This new neighborhood, not even yet realized, is sure on fire!

chris08876 · #12 Posted **Feb 11, 2017, 2:35 AM**

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Wow. This new neighborhood, not even yet realized, is sure on fire!

It's a competitive neighborhood. I only wish a tenant such as Morgan Stanley would go to the WTC. But to be honest, I can't blame tenants from shying away, because Hudson Yards is the future.

Midtown West really.

NYguy · #13 Posted **Feb 16, 2017, 2:07 AM**

BRANDON NAGLE

ILNY · #14 Posted **Apr 4, 2017, 2:40 AM**

^^ That will be nice cluster when completed.

NYguy · #15 Posted **Apr 12, 2017, 2:33 AM**

The old Coach headquarters seems like a pretty large building, until you realize 30 Hudson could swallow it whole. It will come down soon enough, joining the former McDonalds...

April 11, 2017

This view of 30 Hudson will be obliterated by 50 Hudson...

King DenCity · #16 Posted **Dec 8, 2013, 1:54 AM**

^This just reminded everyone in the world why they deep down, love new york city.

chris08876 · #17 Posted **Dec 8, 2013, 1:57 AM**

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^This just reminded everyone in the world why they deep down, love new york city.

It is amazing these crazy times in terms of development. Not just in NYC, but it seems the sleeping dragon in the U.S. is awaking. Miami, Seattle, Honolulu, San Francisco, and all Texan major cities seem to just be cranking out proposals and plenty of Approvals and UC as well. I like the competition to NYC. I kinda want other U.S. cities to eclipse it in a way (Skyscraper design wise/tallest, ect.)

Blaze23 · #18 Posted **Dec 8, 2013, 3:36 AM**

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I kinda want other U.S. cities to eclipse it in a way (Skyscraper design wise/tallest, ect.)

Now that's wishful thinking. Sure there is a rise in activity countrywide but nowhere is it close to NYC, but here's to hoping.
About this tower, I'm really intrigued how it turns out, will they go for a similar massing in order to maintain 30HY status as the tallest of the bunch or will they make it taller, hence making it the marquee tower? I'm rooting for the latter; guess time will tell.

King DenCity · #19 Posted **Dec 8, 2013, 4:34 AM**

^ I would like that!

H-man · #20 Posted **Dec 8, 2013, 8:48 AM**

which of those corners is the Girasole?