NEW YORK | 175 Park Avenue (Grand Hyatt) | 1,575 FT | 86 FLOORS - Page 49

JMKeynes · #**961** Posted **Feb 18, 2021, 2:20 PM**

That's why, to the consternation of others, it's called "The City"!

NYC2ATX · #**962** Posted **Feb 18, 2021, 5:22 PM**

Me: So like, does NYC really have that many landmark buildings?

NYC:

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Also I like how they predict an Amazon Go store at 42nd and Lex in the Chrysler Building.

JMKeynes · #**963** Posted **Feb 18, 2021, 6:28 PM**

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Me: So like, does NYC really have that many landmark buildings?

NYC:

Also I like how they predict an Amazon Go store at 42nd and Lex in the Chrysler Building.

There already is one there.

NYguy · #**964** Posted **Feb 18, 2021, 8:21 PM**

Those columns are huge, and will protrude nearly 4 ft off of the facade. That should also play off the light.

A few more grabs...

Trees on that terrace...

JMKeynes · #**965** Posted **Feb 18, 2021, 8:26 PM**

If this rises precisely as currently planned, it will be one of the most iconic towers in the world.

Xing Lin · #**966** Posted **Feb 19, 2021, 10:31 AM**

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Trees on that terrace...

I'm interested in the east-west profile of this tower- these renders seem to suggest that at least the first setback will be skipped on the north side. I expect there'll be an overall northwards lean like One Vanderbilt to preserve some of Chrysler's viewing angles.

NYguy · #**967** Posted **Feb 19, 2021, 1:57 PM**

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I'm interested in the east-west profile of this tower- these renders seem to suggest that at least the first setback will be skipped on the north side. I expect there'll be an overall northwards lean like One Vanderbilt to preserve some of Chrysler's viewing angles

At one point, I thought that it was, just looking at some of the graphics. But the massing suggest not. Hard to tell from these angles though.

In the as of right massing, there is no setback on the north.

NYguy · #**968** Posted **Feb 19, 2021, 3:23 PM**

Terrace levels...

Doubleu1117 · #**969** Posted **Feb 19, 2021, 10:16 PM**

The way this building connects to GCT, adding almost a second terminal, and the way the ground level/ elevated walkway flows with GCT just make this tower such a no brainer, on top of it everything else up is just as fantastic.

NYguy · #**970** Posted **Feb 23, 2021, 12:05 AM**

Just a reminder that they'll be looking at this tomorrow...

I love looking at this base...

JMKeynes · #**971** Posted **Feb 23, 2021, 12:08 AM**

To paraphrase Yakov Smirnov: “What a [city]!”

Zerton · #**972** Posted **Feb 23, 2021, 2:36 PM**

Will the tower's plinth be connected (so you can walk) to the Grand Central raised plinth area (where Park Ave wraps around on the upper level)? I always thought it would be nice to make that into a raised park but I guess that would mess up traffic too much.

JMKeynes · #**973** Posted **Feb 23, 2021, 2:41 PM**

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Will the tower's plinth be connected (so you can walk) to the Grand Central raised plinth area (where Park Ave wraps around on the upper level)? I always thought it would be nice to make that into a raised park but I guess that would mess up traffic too much.

I agree, and it wouldn't mess up traffic. Whenever I've used it, it does not have a lot of traffic on it. Eventually, it will be a park.

citybooster · #**974** Posted **Feb 23, 2021, 3:25 PM**

Utterly spectacular development. That base is just incredible, and seeing the soaring majesty of this building, topped by that latticed crown..... glorious!

NYguy · #**975** Posted **Feb 23, 2021, 3:54 PM**

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Will the tower's plinth be connected (so you can walk) to the Grand Central raised plinth area (where Park Ave wraps around on the upper level)? I always thought it would be nice to make that into a raised park but I guess that would mess up traffic too much.

No plans to close it now, because it's an important artery. But they have introduced the public to that level, so years or decades from now, anything can happen. It is closed on Saturday mornings in August. I've ridden bikes around it a few times.

This gives you an idea of where the new plaza will take you...

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NYguy · #**976** Posted **Feb 23, 2021, 8:53 PM**

This hearing is rambling on, but it was nice to hear from skyscraper Queen Judith Dupre. Otherwise, nothing really new. Lots of support, but also lots of NIMBYISM, some downright ridiculous.

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JMKeynes · #**977** Posted **Feb 23, 2021, 9:14 PM**

Any idiot who opposes this building should leave NY.

jackster99 · #**978** Posted **Feb 23, 2021, 9:19 PM**

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Any idiot who opposes this building should leave NY.

Yup, they would be much more comfortable in the remaining 99% of land in this country that is devoid of skyscrapers, since they apparently hate them so much.

NYguy · #**979** Posted **Feb 23, 2021, 9:49 PM**

Most of the commissioners are giving good reviews. The only negative so far, if I can call it that, is one who wants them to take the design of the plazas to the "next level".

And as I type this, there's one who seems to want to evaluate the entire building, which isn't what they're there to do. He seems upset about it. Change that. He's nuts.

Finally, he shuts up, and we're back to making sense.

The LPC will give a favorable report.

10 to 0 on the 42nd Street passage.

8 to 2 on the harmonious relationship. One commissioner opposed because she wants to request that more height is added to the lobby so the terminal is even more visible. I'll allow it.

chris08876 · #**980** Posted **Feb 23, 2021, 10:26 PM**