Tag: construction
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Fifth Avenue View is Changed Forever
Back in March I did a post on current construction in Manhattan (see it here). I wrote about how the new, supertall 262 Fifth Ave was causing some grumbling, as it blocks the view of the Empire State Building from the south. I was at the Flatiron Building this week, taking a break in the…
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Big changes at NYC’s West Side Rail Yard
Recently I spent some time wandering by the West Side Rail Yard. I love it down there. The open space of of the trainyard on the Hudson River is a fabulous view. History The 26 acres of the West Side Yard began in 1846, built by the Hudson River Railroad. At the time, it was…
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Crazy New Construction in NYC
Everywhere you look there’s new construction going on. Here’s a peek at three projects being built right now in Manhattan. Crazy good, or crazy bad? You decide! Xadia Hotel, 58 West 39th St., Midtown The first time I saw this building going up I truly did a double take. And I’m sure I wasn’t the…
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Fading into History
The demolition site of 8, 12, 14, 16 West 45th St., between 5th and 6th Avenues. The photo at the end shows the old buildings from 1916-1947 that are now a part of history. Plans for the site haven’t been revealed yet. Before, google images street view: Read more at:New York Yimby – permits filedNew…
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Up and Coming Construction in NYC
I love to follow the new construction in Manhattan. There’s so many new buildings going up right now – let’s take a look at some of them together! 262 Fifth Avenue, NoMad 262 Fifth Avenue in NoMad will be a 860 foot tall residential skyscraper. When construction first started I was amazed at the narrowness…