From that particular angle, I think 1 Vanderbilt will be juxtaposed directly behind the Empire State Building since you can see the Metlife Building to the right of it and 1V is directly to the left of it and Grand Central Terminal.
woun’t Vandy one be to the right of ESB?
Yea ur right. I can just imagine, can’t I? 
My mistake too! XD
SL Green’s under-construction One Vanderbilt office building is slated to reach over 1,400 feet in the air, making it the second tallest commercial building in Midtown after the Empire State Building when it’s completed in 2020. Is this your biggest undertaking to date?
Yes. And it’s got such unique characteristics as to be different than any other building ever built in Manhattan.
What makes the building unique?
It’s a combination of its proximity to transportation, being right next to Grand Central Terminal and floor slab heights that are well in excess of any other building in the city at 14.5 to 20 feet tall. And because of the relatively low-height buildings that surround us and the combination of the very high slabs, you get these amazing views all around with 360 degrees. And it’s got an extremely robust infrastructure system to support the tenants. And it’s got architectural design that’s really very forward looking as far as at both the crown of the building and at the base of the building. It has a very, very dramatic architectural impact at the street level.
Who is the main competition for One Vanderbilt?
I think we’re really one of a kind, quite frankly, you know, because of the size of the floors [ranging from 22,000 square feet to 47,000 square feet], when we’re delivering the building and the uniqueness of its design. I think our added advantage is that we’re a true Midtown location and the convenience that that provides. But I think what really differentiates the building beyond that is the quality of its design, the robustness of its infrastructure and the statement that it will make on the skyline and at the streetscape. If you really study the images of the building, it’s got an amenity package for the tenants where we’ll have a 30,000-square-foot tenant-only amenity floor. That’ll be a combination of auditorium space and sort of a social lounge-type space. We’ll have a world-class restaurant at the base of the building. And then we’ll have a very unique, most likely a cocktail lounge at the top of the building, but connected by elevators to the main restaurant.
Is a development like Hudson Yards be competition for One Vanderbilt?
Tenants considering us will consider other marquis buildings in Midtown. I don’t think we’re competing against Downtown. I don’t think we’re competing against the West Side. We’re competing for those tenants that value a Midtown location and what that has to offer.
You have TD Bank as a tenant in 200,000 square feet at One Vanderbilt. What sort of tenants are you courting for the building?
Primarily, the tenants that we’ve presented to have been in financial services, a couple of law firms and a couple of very large mature technology firms. But I would say 90 percent of the prospective tenants have been financial services companies.
What are the asking rents?
Well, we’re not really quoting it publicly, [but] they’re going to be in line with the highest quality marquis buildings in Midtown, equivalent to 90 West 57th Street, the GM Building, the Seagram Building.
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That’s great news. I think it’s a mistake to be greedy about rent rates though.
ya I would think the 1st set of tenants would get a better deal. You can get greedy (like Seagrams, 30 Rock, and such) once your tower is an established spot to be.
Greed is always corrected by the market. Competition changes prices, sometimes for the better.
Although I don’t agree with his stance on competition when it comes to the West Side. Yes, he is competing. It would be naive to think that tenants wouldn’t pick another location. Cost is a big factor.
Is a development like Hudson Yards be competition for One Vanderbilt?
Tenants considering us will consider other marquis buildings in Midtown. I don’t think we’re competing against Downtown. I don’t think we’re competing against the West Side. We’re competing for those tenants that value a Midtown location and what that has to offer.
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I agreed. The first tenants who occupy the lower floors should get a deal. That being said, this building won’t be ready for occupancy for a very long time. The economy could be booming by then.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BFesPNJpVCH/?taken-by=nyc_skyscrapers
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Beautiful. ^^
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One Vanderbilt Avenue will be the most advanced skyscraper ever constructed in NYC.
http://www.onevanderbilt.com/
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Thanks for sharing! The Grand Hyatt’s days are counted! 
(last pic).
I don’t see anything happening to the Grand Hyatt anytime soon, it’s a big cash cow for Trump. Plus, the Chrysler Building needs some breathing room, so I wouldn’t wanna see it being obscured. A developer would need to have balls of steel to propose a 1000ft+ tower directly adjacent to the Chrysler Building. Hopefully if the site is redeveloped down the road, whatever is built there won’t be much taller than what currently is.
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Thanks a lot, Vertical_Gotham!
For the website and images.
I’ve seen some of these renderings before, but not with great qualities and sizes like these ones!
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FYI,
If anyone is wondering what the official name of this tower is. I’ve seen One Vanderbilt Place or Just One Vanderbilt etc…
from the Website, the official name is One Vanderbilt Avenue.
anyways, here’s some more pics in better res.
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So stunning and so beautiful this tower is!
About its name, I still prefer to call it just One Vanderbilt, or the One Vanderbilt Tower. 
And is it just me, of the second image from @6sfft shows the planned Observation Decks?
If they are, I hope it’ll be for the public.
Yeah. That is awesome! I just assumed that the crown would not be open to anyone. Hope it will be public.
Great new renders! Love this tower. 