Yesterday, on October 29th, JDS Development Group, Property Markets Group, Spruce Capital Partners, Studio Sofield, and SHoP Architects welcome guests for the first time inside 111 West 57th Street, the bold yet graceful residential tower that soars perfectly centered over Central Park in Midtown Manhattan.

What’s to become the second tallest residential building in the Western Hemisphere, which was designed by SHoP Architects with interior architecture by Studio Sofield, has officially topped out at 1,428 feet following the installation of a 300-foot decorative steel crown, paying homage to the most iconic and celebrated skyscrapers of Manhattan’s pre-war Golden Age.

The tower design accentuates its setbacks along 57th Street with a series of elegant, feathered steps that delicately taper the south façade as it reaches skyward. Each step corresponds with a layer of terra-cotta pilasters cladding the east and west facades. With only one residence per floor, the design of each of the tower’s 46 full floor and duplex residences maximize the astounding park and skyline views.

“111 West 57th Street is a project of extraordinary proportions and epic grandeur in the scale of the tower, ascending elegantly next to a cherished landmarked pre-war structure. Any preconceived notions that our team had about skyscrapers or New York City developments were replaced with an opportunity to do something that had never been done before. As New Yorkers, we are incredibly proud to add a new icon to our skyline,” said Gregg Pasquarelli, Principal at SHoP Architects.

The tower rises adjacent to the historic Steinway Hall, originally designed by Warren & Wetmore, the famed architects behind New York landmarks such as Grand Central Station. The façade and historic rotunda are currently being restored in collaboration with the Landmarks Preservation Commission of New York. The cultural landmark includes a limited selection of residences, retail, and amenity spaces and will be integrated and connected to the new tower via the central lobby reimagined by Studio Sofield.

Tower residences are available from $16 million to more than $57 million, with sizes ranging from 3,873 to 7,128 square feet, including expansive duplex penthouses, several with private outdoor space. Tower and landmark residence closings are anticipated to commence in Spring 2020. Prices and availability are subject to change without notice.

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