While I feel the giant blank concrete walls could’ve used SOME sort of treatment (like a coat of paint or faux glass), having the crane gone and seeing it finally complete makes it at least a decent filler in the skyline! Nothing mind-blowing, but nothing terrible either!
WOW…exciting to see. 
IMHO, Architectural excellence combined with interior design brilliance. The interiors here are impressive; understated, elegant - simply ‘tasteful’.
The Greenwich has been a long time coming; but the final results have turned out fantastic - INSIDE & out. Great to see this done, and done well.
BTW - This reminds me (in spirit, not appearance) of a modern day version of the “Enright House” - a luxury residential skyscraper. Pardon my current infatuation with Howard Roark… 
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Looks like they turned on the crown lighting. Let’s pray it doesn’t get affected by the broken-lights plague the rest of the towers in this city suffer from.
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Stunning shot! I guess I’m in the minority, but I like it: it has a dystopian vibe, but in a good way 
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I like it too, at least from a distance. But closer up, the raw cement switches from off white to dirty white. Some sort of finish needs to be installed or applied.
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Unfortunately, that is the case.
That lower/middle section is particularly dirty/blotchy - the whole wall section looks ‘unfinished’. All attempts to do ‘architectural concrete’ should be abandoned; it never looks quite right. 
This photo by Alemel will illustrates the point.
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RIP Rafael Vinoly… This is a fine legacy.
This is one of the most under-rated buildings - and neighborhoods - in Manhattan. The architecture is first rate; but the interior design is really, really great. MAWD did a brilliant job on the interiors: one of the best in NY Condos IMHO.
The other under-rated thing about this project is the ‘neighborhood’ - as there is a lot to like. I here post a link that expands on the location aspect quite a bit more eloquently - AND thoroughly - than I could possibly describe. Enjoy.
Great project - finally complete…
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The developers are hoping to replace their existing $350 million construction loan from Northwind Group with cheaper financing, according to sources. The group is also seeking to replace the construction loan with a condo inventory loan to carry the project through sell out.
The existing loan with Northwind is current on payments, according to sources. The project is expected to be completed in the first quarter of this year.
Fortress’s attempts to refinance could highlight renewed optimism in the debt markets. The powerhouse is betting that the new year will bring more financing options at lower rates.
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The architectural design of this building has not gotten great reviews on this thread. What I gather from the various remarks; the “blotchy” exposed concrete is a major part of the negative comments on this topic. I really think any future attempts at ‘Architectural Concrete’ need be abandoned: that particular surface effect always comes out looking bad. Further more, the look is generally disliked - or not understood - by the general public.
This one is now done; and occupancy has begun. The interior fixtures, finishes, and interior design look quite nice; and I think most would agree. Here are some photos links and videos…
https://www.instagram.com/thegreenwichnyc/
BTW. I have 33 other posts on this topic. Click on my infoshare tag above to see all my other comments, photos, and web links.
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Looks like the lighting in the middle of the tower mechanical room section is broken. That was quick.
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New york, new york…
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I’m honestly glad I don’t live in manhattan anymore because the lighting defects would drive my OCD insane. It’s unbelievably pathetic
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Not trying to be critical and not saying they don’t annoy me somewhat but complaining about decorative lighting defects in brand new, cutting edge $1 billion+ towers in the greatest city on Earth seems like the epitome of a first-world problem. Any other city would love to have those lighting issues.
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The same goes for the general complaints about the “blotchy looking” architectural concrete. I am a bit perplexed about the amount of general critical commentary this building has garnered in this thread - particularly the exposed concrete.
I think this type of decorative surface technique needs to be refined a bit; but overall it looks fine. I particularly like the contrast between the raw finish & mottled grey tones of the concrete and the smooth shiny reflective glass.
Take a look at the recent photos: looks fine, and will even out over time with a more even patina.
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You’re quoting yourself?
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