# NEW YORK | 242 W 53rd St | 675 FT | 62 FLOORS **URL:** \ **Category:** Completed\ **Created:** [July 19, 2014, 2:33pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-242-w-53rd-st-675-ft-62-floors/517 "2014-07-19T14:33:56Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![MrVenaCava](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/mrvenacava/32/1526_2.png) [@MrVenaCava](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/MrVenaCava)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2014, 2:33pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-242-w-53rd-st-675-ft-62-floors/517/1 "2014-07-19T14:33:56Z")
## **[Permits Filed: 242 West 53rd Street](https://www.newyorkyimby.com/2014/06/permits-filed-242-west-53rd-street.html)** BY: NIKOLAI FEDAK ON JUNE 10TH 2014 AT 4:00 PM ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/e/8/e87087104f8d7fff35c955ec6aff308c6f15b33e.jpeg) _242 West 53rd Street – image by CetraRuddy_ > The first permits are up for the Roseland Ballroom redevelopment; the venue had its final show in April, and it will soon be replaced by a 62-story tower. CetraRuddy is the design architect, and renderings surfaced earlier this year; the site’s developer is Algin Management. > 242 West 53rd Street will measure 452,896 square feet, including 16,514 square feet of retail on the first two levels. The remainder will be divided between 426 units, and the development will become one of the largest residential towers in the neighborhood; the site spans through the block, and has another address at 239 West 52nd Street. ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/2/e/2e6c8fde25ebe4eb0f542db376db86dd0249f85e.jpeg) _239 West 52nd Street viewed from the southwest — image from Cetra/Ruddy_ > Rising 675 feet to its roof, 242 West 53rd Street will also become one of the tallest residential towers in Midtown West; any additional ornament could push the total height to approximately 700′, which approaches ‘significant’ for Manhattan. While the tower would be iconic in most major cities, the extreme density of Midtown will block views from northern, eastern, and southern perspectives. > Still, the skyscraper will be visible from New Jersey, and residences will have expansive panoramas of both the Hudson River and the Midtown skyline; the highest units will also have slivers of Central Park within their sights. The Schedule A indicates the project will have an open rooftop space, complementing an extensive amenity package in the lower levels; given the overall scope, rentals would appear likely. ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/9/3/936f2b3412e5a998e116ba099631132aad7e6133.jpeg) _239 West 52nd Street — image from Cetra/Ruddy_ > Aesthetically, 242 West 53rd Street is impressive, presenting an undulating exercise in contemporary design; CetraRuddy’s creation will add to both the skyline and the streetscape, enhancing the surrounding neighborhood with its retail base. Its twists and turns add a sense of humanity to the design, and its dynamism will contrast nicely against nearby monoliths. > No completion date has been formally announced, but a 2017 opening would seem likely now that construction is imminent. ---
**Author:** ![MrVenaCava](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/mrvenacava/32/1526_2.png) [@MrVenaCava](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/MrVenaCava)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2014, 9:53pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-242-w-53rd-st-675-ft-62-floors/517/2 "2014-08-30T21:53:37Z")
[http://ny.curbed.com/archives/2014/08/28/beloved\_roseland\_ballroom\_is\_being\_decimated\_right\_now.php](http://ny.curbed.com/archives/2014/08/28/beloved_roseland_ballroom_is_being_decimated_right_now.php) ---
**Author:** ![robertwalpole](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/robertwalpole/32/15739_2.png) [@robertwalpole](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/robertwalpole)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2015, 9:05pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-242-w-53rd-st-675-ft-62-floors/517/3 "2015-09-19T21:05:43Z")
![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/2X/0/084becca79b22f97ffd4a0a2110969754ab975fc.jpg) ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/2X/a/a2e46b375451ce5ce7b3ba9a61ed80945dbf4d20.jpg) ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/2X/c/c840076482a049fd42ff22cbeb7d305d60959a8a.jpg) ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/2X/0/084becca79b22f97ffd4a0a2110969754ab975fc.jpg) ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/2X/c/c840076482a049fd42ff22cbeb7d305d60959a8a.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![MrVenaCava](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/mrvenacava/32/1526_2.png) [@MrVenaCava](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/MrVenaCava)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2015, 9:12pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-242-w-53rd-st-675-ft-62-floors/517/4 "2015-09-19T21:12:23Z")
Great updates all around! Age of the Ramses! ---
**Author:** ![robertwalpole](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/robertwalpole/32/15739_2.png) [@robertwalpole](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/robertwalpole)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2015, 12:33am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-242-w-53rd-st-675-ft-62-floors/517/5 "2015-09-20T00:33:20Z")
Thanks, Vena Cava! This is the Age of Ramses, lads! ---
**Author:** ![jmguevarav](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/jmguevarav/32/1464_2.png) [@jmguevarav](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/jmguevarav)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2015, 4:38pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-242-w-53rd-st-675-ft-62-floors/517/6 "2015-11-09T16:38:23Z")
Shouldn’t this thread move to under construction? ---
**Author:** ![Vertical\_Gotham](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/vertical_gotham/32/4525_2.png) [@Vertical\_Gotham](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Vertical_Gotham)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2015, 8:46pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-242-w-53rd-st-675-ft-62-floors/517/7 "2015-11-12T20:46:56Z")
@allanwindowtechnologies [https://www.instagram.com/p/2G\_Gt7kOYa/?tagged=242west53rd](https://www.instagram.com/p/2G_Gt7kOYa/?tagged=242west53rd) ---
**Author:** ![robertwalpole](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/robertwalpole/32/15739_2.png) [@robertwalpole](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/robertwalpole)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2015, 9:25pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-242-w-53rd-st-675-ft-62-floors/517/8 "2015-11-12T21:25:31Z")
Nice! ---
**Author:** ![robertwalpole](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/robertwalpole/32/15739_2.png) [@robertwalpole](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/robertwalpole)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2015, 1:36am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-242-w-53rd-st-675-ft-62-floors/517/9 "2015-11-16T01:36:19Z")
From Cetra Ruddy’s website ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/2X/9/91fbdfad98133b4ce30c1e9a760fe18fee667e2f.jpg) ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/2X/2/2a1408c25297df4766fff2b63bb7f6f4db0ddf50.jpg) ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/2X/d/d9d8ae715ebf0dee56b4beb0ffcc922b5303fdcc.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![lowkeylion](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/lowkeylion/32/1239_2.png) [@lowkeylion](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/lowkeylion)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2015, 1:58am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-242-w-53rd-st-675-ft-62-floors/517/10 "2015-11-16T01:58:06Z")
Looks good. A worthy replacement for the iconic Roseland. ---
**Author:** ![robertwalpole](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/robertwalpole/32/15739_2.png) [@robertwalpole](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/robertwalpole)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2015, 1:59am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-242-w-53rd-st-675-ft-62-floors/517/11 "2015-11-16T01:59:35Z")
I agree ---
**Author:** ![chris08876](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/chris08876/32/1617_2.png) [@chris08876](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/chris08876)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2015, 9:44pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-242-w-53rd-st-675-ft-62-floors/517/12 "2015-12-19T21:44:02Z")
![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/3/f/3f37c25d586bec158acfb94bf5a9faa5baab5166.jpeg) Credit: Tectonic ---
**Author:** ![robertwalpole](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/robertwalpole/32/15739_2.png) [@robertwalpole](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/robertwalpole)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2015, 10:55am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-242-w-53rd-st-675-ft-62-floors/517/13 "2015-12-20T10:55:43Z")
Awesome ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/2X/b/b35c4c6d787740fab3f94497e6bd8247f5d01dc5.jpg) ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/2X/8/828366c365be9e90bf747aaa2de4be128af9ace8.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![robertwalpole](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/robertwalpole/32/15739_2.png) [@robertwalpole](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/robertwalpole)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2015, 7:13pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-242-w-53rd-st-675-ft-62-floors/517/14 "2015-12-30T19:13:32Z")
Dec 30, 2015 ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/2X/d/d1c0e2ac93e9375118cfa5a24d7ec50c2695bad3.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![robertwalpole](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/robertwalpole/32/15739_2.png) [@robertwalpole](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/robertwalpole)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2016, 1:43am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-242-w-53rd-st-675-ft-62-floors/517/15 "2016-03-09T01:43:13Z")
The sidewalks adjacent to the site are blocked off. March 9th ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/2X/f/f9e4670312130c983219ee34722632a459b537b8.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Vertical\_Gotham](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/vertical_gotham/32/4525_2.png) [@Vertical\_Gotham](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Vertical_Gotham)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2016, 10:02pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-242-w-53rd-st-675-ft-62-floors/517/16 "2016-03-09T22:02:32Z")
nice. so this is U/C? ---
**Author:** ![robertwalpole](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/robertwalpole/32/15739_2.png) [@robertwalpole](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/robertwalpole)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2016, 10:25pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-242-w-53rd-st-675-ft-62-floors/517/17 "2016-03-09T22:25:40Z")
I think so. ---
**Author:** ![chris08876](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/chris08876/32/1617_2.png) [@chris08876](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/chris08876)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2016, 1:52am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-242-w-53rd-st-675-ft-62-floors/517/18 "2016-03-10T01:52:33Z")
Piling and excavation was occurring last month, so it should technically be u/c by now. If not, give a month or so. ---
**Author:** ![robertwalpole](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/robertwalpole/32/15739_2.png) [@robertwalpole](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/robertwalpole)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2016, 12:14am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-242-w-53rd-st-675-ft-62-floors/517/19 "2016-03-26T00:14:53Z")
I can’t wait for this. ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/2X/2/2a1408c25297df4766fff2b63bb7f6f4db0ddf50.jpg) ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/2X/9/91fbdfad98133b4ce30c1e9a760fe18fee667e2f.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![CityGuy87](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/96bed5/32.png) [@CityGuy87](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/CityGuy87)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2016, 2:26am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-242-w-53rd-st-675-ft-62-floors/517/20 "2016-05-11T02:26:53Z")
Any updates here? This gem has been flying under the radar. [Next page](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-242-w-53rd-st-675-ft-62-floors/517.md?page=2)