This construction update is the last one. We are leaving NY on August 31 and wanted to make sure we capture the progress of construction one more time.
Since arriving in NYC last September, we have seen the old buildings on the site demolished, excavators dig deep into the Earth (about 30+ feet) and then the new building slowly rise skyward. While progress has seemed slow, a 35-story tower should be built well. So, caution over speed is a good idea.
As of the end of August, the building has risen above ground level and the second floor is complete with the third floor being constructed. Here are some recent photos of the building.
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| Second story floor poured and cured. Erecting forms for the walls adjacent to the neighboring buildings. |
August 29, 2016:
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| Pouring concrete to form the walls adjacent to buildings next store. The third floor scaffolding is substantially complete. |
When
we visit New York in the future, we will stop by to see the finished
product. We are sure the building will gleam as it reaches high into
the sky. Below are some images of what we expect to see.
From the website (200e59.com): "Macklowe Properties and its partners have begun construction of 200 East
59th Street, a 35-story residential condominium development. The tower
continues the Macklowe commitment to classic modernism, and is in the
lineage of 432 Park Avenue and the Fifth Avenue Apple Cube.
200 East 59th Street has its own distinct features. To compliment the openness to the light, the palette is grounded in white oak plank flooring and precious white stone. Each home is bordered by a continuous terrace off the main living areas and the interiors are surrounded by column free walls of floor to ceiling glass.
The base of 200 East 59th Street is clad in a basket weave of metals that reflect light during the day and suffuse a glow at night."
200 East 59th Street has its own distinct features. To compliment the openness to the light, the palette is grounded in white oak plank flooring and precious white stone. Each home is bordered by a continuous terrace off the main living areas and the interiors are surrounded by column free walls of floor to ceiling glass.
The base of 200 East 59th Street is clad in a basket weave of metals that reflect light during the day and suffuse a glow at night."
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| Virtual images: Entrance to 200 East 59th Street (left); the 35-story tower (right) |
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| Virtual image: Looking south from 200 East 59th Street |
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| Virtual image: Looking north |
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| Virtual image: Looking toward Central Park. Now that's what we call a view! |
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