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Fardeb · #**3121** Posted **Jan 23, 2013, 2:08 AM**

I wonder how much the weather for the rest of the week will slow them down? I am assuming it would have to at least have some impact. It's supposed to be better by the beginning of next week though, so pretty temporary.

Ed007Toronto · #**3122** Posted **Jan 23, 2013, 2:56 PM**

It has to be pretty damn cold to stop work in Toronto. New York is not even close cold-wise.

Hypothalamus · #**3123** Posted **Jan 23, 2013, 8:52 PM**

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Originally Posted by Fardeb

I wonder how much the weather for the rest of the week will slow them down? I am assuming it would have to at least have some impact. It's supposed to be better by the beginning of next week though, so pretty temporary.

It's in the 20's (Degrees Fahrenheit) or around -5 Degrees Celsius in Central Park... It won't stop work though. In fact, it'll give the city a refresher for probably a long, hot summer ahead. Although north of the city it's 10 to 20 degrees Fahrenheit cooler. Like you said, it should hit 50 by next week!

Long live NYC!

-Filipe- · #**3124** Posted **Jan 23, 2013, 11:05 PM**

i have a question..were there any shot down designs or was this always the same design from the beginning?

NYguy · #**3125** Posted **Jan 23, 2013, 11:14 PM**

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Originally Posted by -Filipe-

i have a question..were there any shot down designs or was this always the same design from the beginning?

This is the only design we've seen.

-Filipe- · #**3126** Posted **Jan 23, 2013, 11:21 PM**

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This is the only design we've seen.

thanks

sw5710 · #**3127** Posted **Jan 24, 2013, 12:07 AM**

When they remove the 1st floor forms and we see the concrete that will be the finished product.

sw5710 · #**3128** Posted **Jan 24, 2013, 6:22 PM**

Rebar cages going up on the 56th street side.

THE BIG APPLE · #**3129** Posted **Jan 25, 2013, 4:01 AM**

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Originally Posted by -Filipe-

i have a question..were there any shot down designs or was this always the same design from the beginning?

A short office tower similar to the massing model below was supposed to be built, before plans changed to a residential building.

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Thanks for bringing this up.

No problem it's common sense. You could've brought it up too.

Crawford · #**3130** Posted **Jan 25, 2013, 6:16 AM**

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Originally Posted by THE BIG APPLE

A short office tower similar to the massing model below was supposed to be built, before plans changed to a residential building.

There was a proposal for an office building on that site many years ago, but I'm not aware of any serious previous plans for that site. They never revealed an architect or did any marketing to get a tenant, or at least not publicly.

We could have gotten two very tall residentials, though. Macklowe initially filed plans for a very tall hotel/residential tower at 510 Madison Ave, a few blocks to the south. He filed permits, had approved plans, and everything. Then, he changed his mind and decided to go with the current shorter, bulkier office building at 510 Madison that was built maybe 4-5 years ago.

So I'm happy we're getting 432 Park, but I would be even happier with two very tall towers in East Midtown. Hopefully Macklowe won't disappoint and will build a supertall at his third site on West 57th between 5th & 6th Ave.

hunser · #**3131** Posted **Jan 25, 2013, 1:12 PM**

Lots of action today (concrete pour etc.), 01/25/13:

http://www.432parkavenue.com/new-construction-in-NYC/

NYguy · #**3132** Posted **Jan 25, 2013, 2:30 PM**

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Originally Posted by THE BIG APPLE

A short office tower similar to the massing model below was supposed to be built, before plans changed to a residential building.

That was when this tower was a Harry Macklowe development. He's since sold the site to CIM, although he remains on as an "advisor". CIM has only proposed a residential tower for the site.

Ed007Toronto · #**3133** Posted **Jan 25, 2013, 4:25 PM**

good update hunser

sw5710 · #**3134** Posted **Jan 25, 2013, 5:25 PM**

Look at the 56th street cam. The 1st floor forms are starting to be removed!

MrSlippery519 · #**3135** Posted **Jan 25, 2013, 7:18 PM**

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Look at the 56th street cam. The 1st floor forms are starting to be removed!

Just noticed the same thing, also someone mentioned on another forum the color will change dramatically as it dries so do not take this for the final look it will lighten up substantially.