They should let people go up since it hasn’t been in use or completed. But of course I know the logical reason why they don’t. And 80 stories…sounds like they want to make the headline bigger
And no progress has been noticable, but a lot of inspections have happened this year even from FDNY themselves
https://a810-bisweb.nyc.gov/bisweb/ComplaintsByAddressServlet?requestid=1&allbin=1090860
Hopefully we see progress next year
US Cranes recent post from the crane ^
might as well consider the crane architectural at this point
I wonder who is paying for that crane parked there
The mechanical core at the center of each apartment looks like it takes up more that half the square footage of floor space. The good thing is that there will be great big windows (and view) from all sides of the building.
I wonder what is keeping progress stalled on this project? Thanks for the nice progress photos - or should I say NO PROGRESS photos. Thanks either way.
I look forward to seeing THIS at your retirement party.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cr_VJ7gONZ7/?img_index=1
Here is some recommended reading for those of us who like to understand the ‘root causes’ of what ails us, and our society. It bit off-topic, but worth sharing. Mostly about politics - but still very relevant to how we build our cities.
Excerpt - Everyday Freedom | Book by Philip K. Howard | Official Publisher Page | Simon & Schuster
Something basic is missing in our culture. Americans know it. Nothing much works as it should. Simple daily choices seem impossible, or fraught with peril. In the workplace, we walk on eggshells. Big projects—say, modernizing infrastructure—get stalled in years of review. Endemic social problems such as homelessness become, well, more endemic.
I’m guessing financing is holding this back.
You got that right. I also, remember there was some sort of Islamic - or Sharia Law - finance agreement that also did not go well. Many factors in play - but you are probably right regarding the “financing” holding this project from completion. FYI - I have 12 previous posts on this topic: click on my infoshare tag above to see all my previously posted photos, links and comments.
"It takes Heart to Build Buildings. "
This building and that billboard - Perfect juxtaposition.
I saw some movement of the crane today - this one may be back in play…
BTW - I have 13 posts on this topic. Click on my infoshare tag above to see all my previous comments/photos/links.
I would love to see this one finish
Me too, I did some checking around; and their is no indication that this project is now moving forward. I guess that crane was just swaying-in-the-wind: not being operated.
Here is an interesting article, not recent, but a good read.
And for those of you who are interested in doing a deep dive into some of the reasons why it is so difficult to construct a building in NYC - this article will offer some informed insight.
The dinosaurs are very depressing. ugh