I was in New York over the weekend, staying at the Salisbury hotel, which is next door to One57.
I got a peek inside the library and took a couple quick snaps on my iPhone so not the greatest quality. (and yes, that's my flickr account)
IMG_3137 by
andrewcutler920, on Flickr
IMG_3138 by
andrewcutler920, on Flickr
And here's a pic from a couple blocks away:
IMG_3154 by
andrewcutler920, on Flickr
I have to say, seeing it in person has made me appreciate the features I criticized before, namely the mismatched colored panels at the top. In pictures it looks a bit out of place and awkward, but in person I think it adds definition and distinction to the building. All in all, this building has grown on me a lot.
(I like it much more than its closest super-tall cousin 432 Park Avenue, which I detest.)