Construction is complete on the new landscaped public plaza at One High Line, a two-tower residential development at 500 West 18th Street in Chelsea, Manhattan. The park sits to the east of the twisting 36- and 26-story structures and was designed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro and Field Operations in a private-public partnership between the City of New York and Friends of the High Line. Suffolk Construction was the general contractor. The towers, designed by Bjarke Ingels Group for Witkoff Group and Access Industries, are also complete and span around 900,000 square feet with 236 condominium units in one- to five-bedroom layouts. The property also includes a Faena Hotel. The development is alternately addressed as 76 Eleventh Avenue and straddles the High Line on a trapezoidal plot bounded by West 18th Street to the north, West 17th Street to the south, Tenth Avenue to the east, and West Street to the west.
The remaining sidewalk barriers were dismantled since our last update in early February, when crews were still working around the base of the new public staircase leading up to the High Line. Recent photographs show the sidewalks cleaned and fully open to pedestrians, with visitors sitting on the numerous curving and angular wooden benches. The temporary staircase along West 17th Street and scaffolding on the High Line have been dismantled and the new staircase along West 18th Street is open.
One High Line’s public park. Photo by Michael Young.
One High Line’s public park. Photo by Michael Young.
One High Line’s public park. Photo by Michael Young.
One High Line’s public park. Photo by Michael Young.
One High Line’s public park. Photo by Michael Young.
One High Line’s public park. Photo by Michael Young.
One High Line’s public park. Photo by Michael Young.
One High Line’s public park. Photo by Michael Young.
One High Line’s public park. Photo by Michael Young.
One High Line’s public park. Photo by Michael Young.
One High Line’s public park. Photo by Michael Young.
One High Line’s public park. Photo by Michael Young.
One High Line’s public park. Photo by Michael Young.
One High Line’s public park. Photo by Michael Young.
Meanwhile, Faena’s branding remains on display on the ground level of One High Line, while new artwork is displayed on the giant billboard, titled “Don’t ASK,’ by Allison Katz.
One High Line’s public park. Photo by Michael Young.
One High Line’s public park. Photo by Michael Young.
Amenities at One High Line include a full-time attended lobby, a concierge, and live-in manager; on-site private parking with valet garage access; bicycle storage; a 75-foot lap pool, whirlpool, and cabanas; a fitness center with private training rooms, steam rooms, saunas, and private treatment rooms; a billiards and game room; a golf simulator and virtual gaming studio; a children’s playroom; and a double-height glass-enclosed lounge located in the sky bridge over the ground floor.
A sales gallery is located on site in the 36-story tower. The Faena Hotel in the shorter 26-story tower is now open.
The nearest subways from the property are the A, C, and E trains at the 14th Street station along Eighth Avenue.
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With any public space, it’s all about maintenance.
Without such, I’m afraid it’ll become a gathering point for the shiftless beggars, druggies, boozers, and bums, just like that beautiful park designed by WxY down at South Ferry that had those beautiful zipper benches before potheads and miscreants took over.
Thanks for the idea, I’m gonna invite my fellow potheads here right away!
You perfectly define the noun, “dope.”
dubious. south ferry is in front of a large transit center of busses, ferrys and subways. this park is isolated in a wealthy area.
love the park except for the ‘billboard”
I like the contrast between the naturalistic plantings and the hard infrastructure. But yes, that billboard is much more annoying than it is art.
I’m glad it annoys you so much. Probably because it reminds from where you’re from.
You’re so easy aggravated and triggered Mayor Kenny. Couldn’t resist throwing an insult as much as Trump likes to insult people that he can’t manipulate. Go fuck off and die like Charlie Kirk.
The billboard has to go.
Well, why did the chicken cross the road ?
Dumbass, it’s for revolving art.
Way to go showing everyone how much of a whiny piece of shit you are and always have been on this site Mayor Kenny. Clots and prayer to you and Trump.
Shut up Mayor Kenny. You must be even horrible when talking to someone in person and surprised you haven’t been kicked off of Yimby yet.
Well done, with allusions to the actual high line above.
Good point!
I’d be glad to donate some traditional benches so people can relax and be comfortable. Too much art little practical use of the property. You can pretend to put a sculpture in there that children could climb on. Don’t you know what a park is supposed to be instead of egotistical expression. I’m an expert. I’ll leave it at that. The offer still stands for both them down into appropriate places.
Perhaps we can show them We still needed by famous authors. You can start with Mark Twain.
The billboard art doesn’t make sense there now–it can be moved