Life in and around Hell’s Kitchen, NYC
New York YIMBY have discovered a new set of renderings for the Hudson Spire at the future Hudson Yards. Brace yourself for glass overload.
This bit stands out:
With 1.22 million square feet, the mixed-use building would rise 108 floors and over 1,800 feet, making it the tallest tower in North America.
Exciting times ahead… Head over to NY YIMBY for more, or check out the brochure for the full renderings.
Some more future real estate plans from the W 50s. A building along 9th Ave between 54th & 55th is planning to grow an extra two stories, along with expanding the retail space at street-level.
The building in question:
And what you can look forward to looming over you as you walk past:
Just picture a bulge on top of the row of buildings here:
According to the very-minimal plans, the new building will be 60ft high – 17 more than now – and the upgrades will set the developers back $735,000. The entire 104-year-old building sold at the end of 2011 for $2.675 million, and I guess now it’s time to turn a profit.
The seafood store downstairs has been closed for a while, and surely this development will mean the end of its much-loved signage. The march of progress…