610 Lexington Avenue

610 Lexington Avenue is a skyscraper in New York City, whose construction began in early 2008 and was discontinued a few months later. End of February 2014, the construction was resumed.

Description

The project was first presented in 2005. 610 Lexington Avenue is located, as the name suggests, on Lexington Avenue and is in close proximity to the famous Seagram Building ( 157 meters ) and the Citigroup Center (279 meters), which are located in the Midtown East neighborhood. The height of the tower will be 217 meters. The exact arrangement of floors is currently unknown. The building was designed by the world renowned architect Norman Foster. Various renderings show a very elegant design. Development is the building complex of RFR Realty and Hines.

The end of 2012 it was announced that the two contractors Aby Rosen and Michael Fuchs have acquired the rights, and the financing of the skyscraper ( RFR Realty LLC ). Thus, the cost of construction are covered and it is expected that construction work to resume in 2013 at the latest.

In March 2013, the architectural team has announced the final plans (including renderings ) for the new tower. The height, as well as the basic form of the skyscraper will remain the same compared to its predecessor. According graphics of the First to receive their own lighting scheme. A total of 91 residential units will be built. End of February 2014 it was announced that the financing of the tower is secured and thus the foundation work can continue.

Excavation work at the end February 2014