Reply With QuoteGreat idea ...Originally Posted by Fabrizio
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Man those glass walls look flimsy, but it´s a lot nicer looking now that we see it taller and at a distance.....it´s about a zillion times nicer looking then the condo tower next door.
The Hampton Inn logo should be a giant cootie.
Great idea ...
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sales at The Link
How are sales going at THE LINK?
When I was in the sales office about a month and a half ago they said sales were going great and they were up to 70% sold. They also told me the 1 bedroom A line was sold out all the way up to the 36th floor, with the last just being released.
Lofter: Lol. You´ve got me itchin´and scratchin´.
For Fabrizio: Your IDEA applied ...
Welcome to the all NEW "Cootie Inn" :
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Awesome! Sadly enough, it actually looks better that way.
Now the hotel looks twice as old and ugly next to that modern building next door. When they did those weak ass renovations, they should have totally reskinned the exterior with some sort of matching glass, then they could have commanded even higher nightly rates. Better yet, they should have knocked it down. I think greed prevented either from happening.
Last edited by Peteynyc1; April 27th, 2006 at 11:59 PM.
and that ugly front...
I also thought the side of the hotel with that service entrance and ugly air exhaust/duct work takes away from the building entrance area. You think they would have knocked that down or at least hide it better. I wonder if they will clean all that up, they way it's shown in the website mockup....
I went by the sales office today. Building will top out the first week in June and is currently on schedule. Move in dates are estimated to be Jan thru March 07 from bottom to top. 2 Bedrooms now start at 1.7M
I would have asked how (or if) they were going to cover up all the exposed concrete.
You read my mind.
I went by the other day and asked just that: the sales woman behind the desk said "yes" to metal panels over all the exposed concrete.
It's a rather "clean" design. No gimmicks.
I would imagine they have to cover the cement or it's just going to look retarded, especially those extra wide strips running vertically down the sides of the building. The cement is dirty and stained, too wide to just leave. But then again, I never thought 325 Fifth would leave an entire side of the building as just cement.
I agree, this building is nice and clean that way, no neighboring air rights / future right to build to contend with so windows could be placed all around. No ugly balconies hanging off the sides.
Standing in Columbus Circle today, I noticed the very top floors have a clear view of the Circle and I suppose a sliver view of Central Park as well.
Last edited by Peteynyc1; May 1st, 2006 at 08:37 AM.
Counted the floors this afternoon. It looks like 41 are completed and they are working on the columns for Floor 42 today. Total floors for this building were increased at some point from 43 to 44, as per the offering plan. Its about time to build the penthouses I guess.
Most recent Wired webcam shot....
Last edited by Peteynyc1; May 15th, 2006 at 08:03 PM.
A recent pic by Comelade on his last trip to New York. Thanks Comelade.
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