250 East 57th Street

250 West 57th Street is the name and address of a under construction skyscraper in New York City. It was named for its address and is located in the borough of Manhattan. Which began in the summer of 2010, construction is scheduled to be completed according to the original plans in 2016.

The project is divided into two phases:

• Phase I: Demolition of the old school and at the same time build a new school building. This has already been completed by the end of 2012.
• Phase II: Construction of the actual tower, which is targeted for the end of 2013. In January 2013, final preparations were made for the foundation work.

The skyscraper will be 218 meters tall and have 59 floors, where homes are almost exclusively be accommodated. The number of available apartments is 270 for the planning of the project developer World Wide Holdings Corporation commissioned the renowned architectural firm Skidmore, Owings and Merrill. The construction of the foundation has already been approved. The funding is still pending.

The building is to obtain a glass facade. The conclusion is a flat roof.