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Ninjahedge
May 8th, 2007, 10:09 AM
The sht shacks that were lined up on the south side of 42'nd street near Broadway were open today, but nothing was inside but a core-driller hooked up to the hydrant.

Looks like something is going in there, but what and when?

It is kind of hard to find a specific link, so if this has already been threaded and someone knows where, I would appreciate the link and apologize for the doubling!
londonlawyer
May 8th, 2007, 11:13 AM
I saw activity there recently too. It's good news.

PS: I think there's already a thread entitled Bush Tower annex.
kliq6
May 8th, 2007, 11:14 AM
a extension to the Knickerbocker will be in there
londonlawyer
May 8th, 2007, 11:20 AM
a extension to the Knickerbocker will be in there

Since people from Dubai build lavish projects, I speculate that this tower will be magnificent.
Ninjahedge
May 8th, 2007, 11:24 AM
Well, given what is there now ANYTHING would be better.

That does not mean I would want a piece of......architectural infamy, but still it is good to see they got rid of those reject slumshops.

(I was wondering what was going on. I had not seen them open in a few weeks....)
antinimby
May 8th, 2007, 07:49 PM
Since people from Dubai build lavish projects, I speculate that this tower will be magnificent.I wouldn't bet on that.

This city's cheap-and-ugly-itis will rub off on them as well. No one is immune.
londonlawyer
May 8th, 2007, 07:53 PM
I wouldn't bet on that.

This city's cheap-and-ugly-itis will rub off on them as well. No one is immune.

I don't agree. Many developers are willing to spend money to build great projects. Guys like Macklowe and Chang are the exception. Look at the B of A, NY Times, TWC, Bear Stearns, 15 CPW, etc. Developers from Dubai will make something impressive.
antinimby
May 8th, 2007, 08:06 PM
You wanna make a little wager?
londonlawyer
May 8th, 2007, 08:18 PM
You wanna make a little wager?

I'll bet you a beer.
antinimby
May 8th, 2007, 08:25 PM
Sure, this is one bet I don't mind being proven wrong.
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londonlawyer
May 8th, 2007, 08:49 PM
Sure, this is one bet I don't mind being proven wrong.
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Exactly! What beer do you drink? I am a Stella man, though I also like Chimay, 1664, Spaten and Sam Adams.

PS: I assume you're a guy, but if you happen to be a 20 year old, blond woman, I'll buy you a beer even if you're right.
antinimby
May 8th, 2007, 09:32 PM
Knowing the kind of guy you are...if I was a woman I would do this if I saw you coming. http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/images/smilies/runaway.gif

Yeah, any brand is fine with me. ;)
londonlawyer
May 9th, 2007, 12:24 AM
Knowing the kind of guy you are...if I was a woman I would do this if I saw you coming. http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/images/smilies/runaway.gif

Yeah, any brand is fine with me. ;)

Good one!
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