250 West 55th’s exterior has been mostly complete for several months, with interior construction ongoing. Dependent on sunlight, the tower looks sleek and modern. Unfortunately, sleek and modern do not translate into character; 250 West…
Gene Kaufman’s 99 Washington Street has topped out, and it’s only going to get worse from here. The superstructure is bland enough, but it’s the cladding that’s sure to wow in terms of sheer awfulness;…
Gene Kaufman has yet another hotel under construction in Chelsea, at 125 West 28th Street. The building’s foundation is nearing completion and while it remains invisible from the street, it will soon be moving upwards….
Peter Poon’s new hotel at 307 West 37th Street has been unveiled, and it’s his most hideous piece of work to date. The building’s short height diminishes the impact of its ugliness on the skyline,…
237 West 54th Street looks like it’s about to top out, as it’s well over 30 stories in height. The new density on one block is staggering. Between 250 West 55th and 1715 Broadway, even…
