The build year is just the year for analysis, by which all actions should be complete. I haven't gotten to any start years, but take into account the Grand Hyatt was supposed to close in 2022. Then add a year or so for demo, a tower of this size could take a few years to build.
But I have skimmed a bit more, and I can tell you, aside from a new skyline defining tower, my eyes were on what they were going to do with Grand Central. This tower, more so than any of the others, is a direct wing of the building. So it's exciting to see that they are adding skylights to a newly rebuilt 42nd St passage, and a rebuilt with higher ceilings Lexington passage. I wanted skylights there too, but I'll take it.
The publuc outdoor space, called the Chrysler Terrace, will be on the second floor overlooking Lexington. It will be similar to the terrace at Vanderbilt, only for the public. There seems to be another terrace on the east side, probably from the hotel.
There will be multiple subway improvements, both here and at the Bryant Park station.
So good things in store.
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Originally Posted by chris08876
This looks like it has to go through a whole slew of approvals prior, including ULURP and the Landmarks commission, and zoning amendments, so its going to be a process. Hopefully the Landmarks commission doesn't give it too much flack.
I expect a ton of incentives for the public on the developers end to get approval.
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The approvals really won't be such a big thing because most if what they are applying for are long awaited improvements. This is also undergoing state review (like 343 Madison, it's MTA property).
Let me add this, the hotel will be located at the top of the tower. I get the sense that KPF is also the firm designing the tower.