# NEW YORK | Permanent Mission of Zimbabwe to the UN (128 East 56th Street) | FT | FL

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**Created:** [August 4, 2022, 8:05pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-permanent-mission-of-zimbabwe-to-the-un-128-east-56th-street-ft-fl/21624 "2022-08-04T20:05:21Z")\
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**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:** [August 4, 2022, 8:05pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-permanent-mission-of-zimbabwe-to-the-un-128-east-56th-street-ft-fl/21624/1 "2022-08-04T20:05:21Z")

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Thank you [Profile - mcart - YIMBY Forums](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/mcart) for bringing this to our attention.

The kleptocratic Mugabe regime allowed their mission to the United Nations to become a derelict eyesore in Midtown East.

 ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/6/9/69fb273b1ae8e640c31b0debb2b40f5066954f00.jpeg)

> **[Permanent Mission of Zimbabwe to the United Nations, Midtown, NYC](https://midcenturymundane.wordpress.com/2010/09/21/permanent-mission-of-zimbabwe-to-the-united-nations-midtown-nyc/)**
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> Located at 128 East 56th Street in Midtown. Constructed in 1955, but possibly altered later, according to Department of Building records. Thanks to Tim for alerting me that this building existed!

Now their successors have somehow scrounged up enough money to demolish the decrepit edifice and replace it with a new mission.

> **[Zimbabwe embassies undergo major facelifts; New York chancery demolition...](https://www.newzimbabwe.com/zimbabwe-embassies-undergo-major-facelifts-new-york-chancery-demolition-inevitable/)**
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> THE foreign affairs ministry has embarked on a programme aimed at upgrading its offices and staff residences in other countries to meet modern architectural designs and standards.

> **[Zimbabwe's New York chancery and residency face demolition](https://bulawayo24.com/index-id-news-sc-national-byo-221438.html)**
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> ZIMBABWE'S Permanent Mission to the United Nations (UN) in the United States (US) is set to demolish its chancery building in New York City to pave way for cons...

They’re currently searching for architects.

> **[Call for New York Architects: Design and Build for Zimbabwe UN Mission in NYC](https://www.archdaily.com/985259/call-for-new-york-architects-design-and-build-for-zimbabwe-un-mission-in-nyc)**
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> The Permanent Mission of the Republic Zimbabwe to the United Nations launches a call for tenders for the demolition, design and construction of their NY HQs.

Of course the risk here is that they run out of money during the demolition process, leaving their old mission in a partially demolished state, or that they have enough money for demolition but not for constructing a new building, leaving the site vacant for years to come. Either way, this spectacle will be fun to watch. Stay tuned!

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**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:** [August 4, 2022, 8:15pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-permanent-mission-of-zimbabwe-to-the-un-128-east-56th-street-ft-fl/21624/2 "2022-08-04T20:15:10Z")

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This is very good news!

Remember that this filthy schlock on 55th and Lex is also coming down. This area is getting a lot of development.

> **[Ryback acquires midtown development site | Real Estate Weekly](https://rew-online.com/ryback-acquires-midtown-development-site/)**
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> Site is zoned for commercial office or hotel development

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**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:** [August 5, 2022, 10:40am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-permanent-mission-of-zimbabwe-to-the-un-128-east-56th-street-ft-fl/21624/3 "2022-08-05T10:40:25Z")

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This block has some beautiful old buildings.

 ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/2/f/2fbd695e23682f37908d945b17ad2b177d5bec4d.jpeg)