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NYguy · #**1021** Posted **Feb 27, 2021, 9:25 PM**

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Originally Posted by Kittywhompus

I just want to say this skyscraper is truly iconic and says "This is NYC"! It pays great homage to the Chrysler Building and the surrounding area buildings. I really hope this is approved at this height.

It's not the height that's up for approval. Like most of midtown, there are no height limits here. And like the rest of the towers in midtown east, the framework for the zoning is already approved and in place. But, like 270 Park, this site doesn't have the language written into approval, making it unique to the rezoning. That's because they are merging the lot with Grand Central Terminal for the zoning purposes. (Further complicated by the fact that it's a state owned site that doesn't conform to city zoning).

But even though the development team already owns some of the air rights being generated for the tower (the GCT air rights), they will still have to pay to use them, in addition to paying for transit upgrades to generate more air rights. The city gets a win-win here because of that.

That said, even without it, they could build an as of right tower taller that what is proposed even now. It just wouldn't be a tower suitable for leasing purposes.

JMKeynes · #**1022** Posted **Feb 27, 2021, 11:31 PM**

While the dude's expression is funny, I'm surprised that he received all of the attention. Anna Kournikova and her little friend caught my eye.

jbermingham123 · #**1023** Posted **Feb 28, 2021, 4:25 AM**

Since we're already off topic:

Look at all the different types of people in just that one photo.. Not only different in the sense of, if you will, "hardware" (race) but also in "software" (since its a photo, obviously the only hints we have of people's software is in their clothing.. and maybe demeanor lol)

So many very different people, walking together like its no big deal, going about their business. This photo is pretty unremarkable to us, but it is a picture of something that for all of human history until the present would've been something out of a sci-fi story (or whatever the equivalent wouldve been). We are living in the fucking future, ladies and gentlemen. Yeah obviously we still have social problems but god damn we are definitely doing something right. Long live NYC

(and the buildings are pretty neat too)

NYguy · #**1024** Posted **Feb 28, 2021, 6:06 AM**

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Originally Posted by jbermingham123

Since we're already off topic:

Look at all the different types of people in just that one photo.. Not only different in the sense of, if you will, "hardware" (race) but also in "software" (since its a photo, obviously the only hints we have of people's software is in their clothing.. and maybe demeanor lol)

So many very different people, walking together like its no big deal, going about their business. This photo is pretty unremarkable to us, but it is a picture of something that for all of human history until the present would've been something out of a sci-fi story (or whatever the equivalent wouldve been). We are living in the fucking future, ladies and gentlemen. Yeah obviously we still have social problems but god damn we are definitely doing something right. Long live NYC

(and the buildings are pretty neat too)

It's one of the things I love about the streets of Manhattan. And they try to pick it up in the renderings, but nothing beats the real deal. And there will now be a place to watch the movement both inside and outside the terminal.

https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/n...?adppopup=true

Classic viaduct photos, with the Commodore Hotel (and elevated line)...

https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/n...?adppopup=true

https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/n...?adppopup=true

mrnyc · #**1025** Posted **Feb 28, 2021, 5:34 PM**

^ da checka cabs -- cool retro pix --

this is such a monumentally great view -- the base is beyond belief stylish and fantastic -- we got a big win here for sure!

Busy Bee · #**1026** Posted **Feb 28, 2021, 5:55 PM**

Those original lighting fixtures on the viaduct need to come back.

NYguy · #**1027** Posted **Feb 28, 2021, 8:06 PM**

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Originally Posted by Busy Bee

Those original lighting fixtures on the viaduct need to come back.

That came up during the LPC hearing...(1:31)

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Busy Bee · #**1028** Posted **Feb 28, 2021, 8:44 PM**

^ do you know whereabouts in the video?

NYguy · #**1029** Posted **Feb 28, 2021, 11:17 PM**

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Originally Posted by Busy Bee

^ do you know whereabouts in the video?

Posted above, 1:31. Odd that it hasn’t been resolved.

Busy Bee · #**1030** Posted **Mar 1, 2021, 12:42 AM**

"Miraculously remained in storage for 30 years..."

Incredible

NYguy · #**1031** Posted **Mar 1, 2021, 7:43 PM**

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Originally Posted by Busy Bee

"Miraculously remained in storage for 30 years..."

Incredible

Maybe they thought everyone would forget. I wonder what the costs is anyway.

GertElim · #**1032** Posted **Mar 3, 2021, 9:41 AM**

https://www.instagram.com/p/CL4eG64DfTl/

This will be quite the view once construction starts!
(Taken from the Chrysler Building)

NYguy · #**1033** Posted **Mar 4, 2021, 2:05 AM**

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Originally Posted by NYguy

Good work...

https://www.instagram.com/p/CLAocRehU0Y/

Considering what could be, in addition to the lighting at Vanderbilt...

Look at this clip...
https://twitter.com/i/status/1367295905376960512

https://twitter.com/nickgenes/status...64661272469504

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The new skyscraper down the street is testing out holiday lighting schemes

NewYorkCity76 · #**1034** Posted **Mar 4, 2021, 2:57 AM**

Wow!!

Zerton · #**1035** Posted **Mar 4, 2021, 2:48 PM**

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Originally Posted by Hudson11

^ He's thinking, "Not bad, but could be better" Dude under the Ryder Truck logo is definitely a professor though. Nobody in any other profession rocks a sports coat with jeans like that.

I like all the characters.

Zerton · #**1036** Posted **Mar 5, 2021, 11:49 PM**

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Originally Posted by NYguy

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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Very cool video, thanks.

faridnyc · #**1037** Posted **Mar 12, 2021, 6:49 AM**

https://skyscraperpage.com/diagrams/?
If we go now to skyscraperpage diagrams we can see the rendering of grand hyatt, its nam project commodor.

JMKeynes · #**1038** Posted **Mar 14, 2021, 2:55 AM**

Since it appears that Blackstone will anchor 350 Park, I’d like to see KPMG or Morgan Stanley anchor this.

Busy Bee · #**1039** Posted **Mar 14, 2021, 3:24 AM**

Oh my god who gives a rip who anchors the building Alex Keaton!? Whats with this obsession over which bloodthirsty vampire corp gets the most space? This could be the American headquarters of Diapercorp with the rest of the space leased to Pigshit Industries for all I care... Just as long as its built and its beautiful.

JMKeynes · #**1040** Posted **Mar 14, 2021, 3:33 AM**

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Originally Posted by Busy Bee

Oh my god who gives a rip who anchors the building Alex Keaton!? Whats with this obsession over which bloodthirsty vampire corp gets the most space? This could be the American headquarters of Diapercorp with the rest of the space leased to Pigshit Industries for all I care... Just as long as its built and its beautiful.

The towers won’t rise if they don’t have anchors.