# NEW YORK | 262 Fifth Ave | 860 FT | 60 FLOORS **URL:** https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-262-fifth-ave-860-ft-60-floors/1777 **Category:** Under Construction **Created:** [February 8, 2016, 2:22pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-262-fifth-ave-860-ft-60-floors/1777 "2016-02-08T14:22:44Z") **Posts on this page:** 20 **Page:** 31
### Author: ![baronson](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/baronson/32/190290_2.png) [@baronson](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/baronson) #### Post date: [August 13, 2023, 1:55pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-262-fifth-ave-860-ft-60-floors/1777/607 "2023-08-13T13:55:31Z")
Taken yesterday ![IMG_0166](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/2/f/2f6055a6261bd75e6da733ec534268d17b5d9bcf.jpeg) ![IMG_0190](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/3/b/3b34df406b294cb1a05417b0f3b4f41cc77ffb42.jpeg) ![IMG_0191](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/a/b/abd0d2b375f3e204e9cd3af5e40129372f7ea1fd.jpeg) ![IMG_0193](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/b/c/bc65e1552546103ab1e044b276e62370f8947378.jpeg) ---
### Author: ![GSPLover](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/8c91f0/32.png) [@GSPLover](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/GSPLover) #### Post date: [August 13, 2023, 9:11pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-262-fifth-ave-860-ft-60-floors/1777/608 "2023-08-13T21:11:57Z")
Thanks for the pictures baronson. The 2nd picture makes me sad. ---
### Author: ![Springboss123\_456](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/springboss123_456/32/182744_2.png) [@Springboss123\_456](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Springboss123_456) #### Post date: [August 17, 2023, 12:56am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-262-fifth-ave-860-ft-60-floors/1777/609 "2023-08-17T00:56:17Z")
![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/6/d/6d427e686efc4825ce681b9eae2becd83c19cac0.jpeg) ---
### Author: ![5Bfilms](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/5bfilms/32/173622_2.png) [@5Bfilms](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/5Bfilms) #### Post date: [August 21, 2023, 12:16am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-262-fifth-ave-860-ft-60-floors/1777/610 "2023-08-21T00:16:54Z")
![BCS_2023-08-20_GFX-049](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/a/d/ad6caf6a52819c461b841a5763320f0b17039e05.jpeg) ---
### Author: ![TKDV](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/tkdv/32/83069_2.png) [@TKDV](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/TKDV) #### Post date: [August 21, 2023, 12:22am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-262-fifth-ave-860-ft-60-floors/1777/611 "2023-08-21T00:22:31Z")
Lol what time did you take that, mightve passed eachother along the way 😆. ---
### Author: ![5Bfilms](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/5bfilms/32/173622_2.png) [@5Bfilms](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/5Bfilms) #### Post date: [August 21, 2023, 12:37am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-262-fifth-ave-860-ft-60-floors/1777/612 "2023-08-21T00:37:09Z")
2pm - don’t tell me you were riding a float in the India Day Parade…because somebody did wave to me lol! ---
### Author: ![TKDV](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/tkdv/32/83069_2.png) [@TKDV](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/TKDV) #### Post date: [August 22, 2023, 12:51am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-262-fifth-ave-860-ft-60-floors/1777/613 "2023-08-22T00:51:27Z")
Missed you by a couple of hours then, so that definitely wasn’t me, 😆 I passed by about 2 or so hours later near 4. I’d been a while since I intentionally walked by this building since it’s off my normal walking route, but I wanted to see if there were any possible signs of cladding, which there weren’t. ![DSC06237](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/a/c/ac6b0960c0c9c3242dbd7a655f10c32d7a0cd55b.jpeg) ![DSC06245](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/6/b/6ba1e94e02e0386c50e0b3a2ff6581f0caa76f8c.jpeg) ![DSC06246](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/2/0/201ca9455ca49864977296df66ede0876c40e1e9.jpeg) ![DSC06247](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/3/c/3c0daaa44f909cb140d0cb7881140e86be16e916.jpeg) ![DSC06248](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/3/e/3e3079410b9f9dbc12f621da24745fd248a0959c.jpeg) ![DSC06249](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/7/4/7465d4df98cecf82fdb27aa97d33b5c3b780119d.jpeg) ![DSC06250](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/9/7/9781fa6c541476c9d06c3487a59820177db196b5.jpeg) The actual building is also now visible from Edge, it’s going to look like a stick. ![DSC06306](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/b/f/bf3fae4257cff1ffb391728893c32cb938722205.jpeg) ---
### Author: ![Mackensen](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/mackensen/32/138218_2.png) [@Mackensen](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Mackensen) #### Post date: [August 24, 2023, 7:05pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-262-fifth-ave-860-ft-60-floors/1777/614 "2023-08-24T19:05:08Z")
![IMG_2239](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/e/5/e510af8e2b372ce943a512f4942836afcedfdc0c.jpeg) [https://www.instagram.com/p/CwLbwYiPo0P/](https://www.instagram.com/p/CwLbwYiPo0P/) ---
### Author: ![Liminal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e95f7d/32.png) [@Liminal](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Liminal) #### Post date: [August 26, 2023, 12:36pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-262-fifth-ave-860-ft-60-floors/1777/615 "2023-08-26T12:36:48Z")
But no longer “ the best seat in the house” for the Empire State Building (referencing the poster in the photo). ---
### Author: ![infoshare](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/infoshare/32/18825_2.png) [@infoshare](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/infoshare) #### Post date: [August 26, 2023, 2:09pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-262-fifth-ave-860-ft-60-floors/1777/616 "2023-08-26T14:09:02Z")
The “Use Cases” section of this webpage offers some interesting details on the MEP Mechanical Electrical Plumbing systems; while also offers stunning graphic images of the completed building. I like this page a lot: a comprehensive look at the project from mechanical/structural details, as well as more general images of the overall completed project. _Excerpt - \* Based on the extensive utility installation knowledge of the utility installation, Nova bypassed subcontractors and created a coordinated layout for all the MEP systems, significantly accelerating the coordination process._ _Revit Capacity:_ _Transformation of Architectural and Engineering CAD background into coordinated 3D Model substantially enhanced accuracy and allowed Developer to assume an active role in resolving design issues._ > **[262 5th Avenue](https://novaae.com/262_5th_avenue)** ---
### Author: ![TKDV](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/tkdv/32/83069_2.png) [@TKDV](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/TKDV) #### Post date: [August 26, 2023, 8:55pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-262-fifth-ave-860-ft-60-floors/1777/617 "2023-08-26T20:55:56Z")
This tower has gotten very narrow from it’s initial form. The original design has a height to width ratio of 1:18, and with it’s shortened and narrowed new form, it is now 1:22. So it will be 2nd narrowest building in the world (atleast that I can think of) since 111 West 57th St is 1:24.5 or so. But this narrowing won’t/hasn’t really helped with anything relating to the ESB viewpoint because while it did narrow in footprint in both directions, the E/W faces were the most narrowed. I wonder how the street level area will be designed. ![262_5th](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/8/b/8b96e6610eca17d3c33c058f5fe029e60857bd13.jpeg) ---
### Author: ![stache](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/stache/32/30186_2.png) [@stache](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/stache) #### Post date: [August 27, 2023, 1:31pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-262-fifth-ave-860-ft-60-floors/1777/618 "2023-08-27T13:31:09Z")
I’m guessing pretty straightforward. ---
### Author: ![YIMHudson](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/yimhudson/32/2304_2.png) [@YIMHudson](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/YIMHudson) #### Post date: [August 27, 2023, 2:31pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-262-fifth-ave-860-ft-60-floors/1777/619 "2023-08-27T14:31:51Z")
![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/b/7/b795097e060f5159baadfd83aa10fcc30cf79d02.jpeg) [Gary Hershorn](https://twitter.com/GaryHershorn/status/1694138466999615541) ---
### Author: ![bkhights](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/839c29/32.png) [@bkhights](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/bkhights) #### Post date: [August 27, 2023, 3:32pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-262-fifth-ave-860-ft-60-floors/1777/620 "2023-08-27T15:32:32Z")
![IMG_6245](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/7/2/72c8dfd2b3b90cf2e6d4b111366f56f5bcd25369.jpeg) ---
### Author: ![Springboss123\_456](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/springboss123_456/32/182744_2.png) [@Springboss123\_456](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Springboss123_456) #### Post date: [August 27, 2023, 3:48pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-262-fifth-ave-860-ft-60-floors/1777/621 "2023-08-27T15:48:22Z")
![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/d/0/d00f961fb007468a028fae64fc25d18d405efc9c.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/6/6/6688d84d59765aae2f9beaa5163466a3d1695954.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/7/b/7b96d5dde1f9d7d0cfd24ec7bc46809a4d1921ef.jpeg) ---
### 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: [August 27, 2023, 6:06pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-262-fifth-ave-860-ft-60-floors/1777/622 "2023-08-27T18:06:56Z")
To the right of the ESB. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/5/b/5b608c4a598d6c8c12f06148a698944c6e79f280.jpeg) Credit: [The Dronalist](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xt-OhVlsC10&ab_channel=theDronalist) ---
### Author: ![JC\_Heights](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/jc_heights/32/90668_2.png) [@JC\_Heights](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/JC_Heights) #### Post date: [August 30, 2023, 10:19pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-262-fifth-ave-860-ft-60-floors/1777/623 "2023-08-30T22:19:59Z")
From Madison sq park ![PXL_20230830_185755829~2](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/d/0/d09ca1446ef87c1ea31f1764f6888b215c80907c.jpeg) ---
### Author: ![Waymond\_Womano](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/waymond_womano/32/7078_2.png) [@Waymond\_Womano](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Waymond_Womano) #### Post date: [September 7, 2023, 6:54pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-262-fifth-ave-860-ft-60-floors/1777/624 "2023-09-07T18:54:12Z")
more photos by Mr. Hershorn: > ---
### Author: ![infoshare](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/infoshare/32/18825_2.png) [@infoshare](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/infoshare) #### Post date: [September 7, 2023, 8:18pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-262-fifth-ave-860-ft-60-floors/1777/625 "2023-09-07T20:18:17Z")
> [@Waymond\_Womano](#): > > more photos by Mr. Hershorn: > > [https://twitter.com/GaryHershorn/status/1699635352254738771](https://twitter.com/GaryHershorn/status/1699635352254738771) Nice photos, silly complaint imho. I found an interesting article by someone who clearly also has complaints about this new tower, and would surely agree with Mr. Hershorn’s gripe. I recall reading about many “wind sway” issues with 432 park - another tall, skinny - that apparantly was not designed/engineered properly: elevator stalls, pipes breaking, walls cracking, etc. I think this building is the GREAT in term of the aesthetics; we will have to wait and see how the engineering, and “wind sway” issue pans out in the future after occupancy. > **[Buildings can be too tall and too thin.](https://lloydalter.substack.com/p/buildings-can-be-too-tall-and-too)** > > Yes, it is time for a big fat honking carbon tax on these ridiculous exercises in excess. ---
### Author: ![NewYorkCity76](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/newyorkcity76/32/190647_2.png) [@NewYorkCity76](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/NewYorkCity76) #### Post date: [September 8, 2023, 5:14am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-262-fifth-ave-860-ft-60-floors/1777/627 "2023-09-08T05:14:17Z")
Looking forward for this tower to top out soon. What’s the current height as of now? [Previous page](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-262-fifth-ave-860-ft-60-floors/1777.md?page=30) [Next page](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-262-fifth-ave-860-ft-60-floors/1777.md?page=32)