Can the public visit an observation deck inside the tower?

The building is a private residential development and contains no public observation areas or commercial viewing platforms.

Who designed the skyscraper?

Architect Rafael Viñoly designed the tower, which was developed jointly by CIM Group and Harry Macklowe.

Where is the skyscraper located?

The building stands along Park Avenue in the Midtown Manhattan neighborhood of New York City.

What previously occupied the development parcel?

The Drake Hotel and several adjacent townhouses once occupied the land before being acquired and cleared for the current tower.

Which district includes the tower?

The structure forms part of the prominent Manhattan luxury real estate corridor known as Billionaires' Row.

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About the place

A towering concrete grid dominates Midtown Manhattan as a private enclave for the global super-rich.

The tower stands on Billionaires' Row in Midtown Manhattan, replacing the historic Drake Hotel. Designed by Rafael Viñoly for Harry Macklowe and CIM Group, the slender concrete grid ranks among the tallest residential structures ever constructed. Its development required buying adjacent luxury boutiques and townhouses across the block, creating a tall residential footprint above the busy commercial street corridor.

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Assembling the site involved complex disputes with commercial tenants and holdouts who refused buyout terms. These holdout storefronts broke the parcel layout and forced planned department store flagships to relocate to other towers nearby. Financial turbulence and loan defaults halted progress during development, leaving a legacy of costly legal battles before the residential apartments opened to wealthy owners.

Associations

Billionaires' RowPart of the cluster of supertall luxury residential towers in Midtown.
Rafael ViñolyArchitect who designed the distinctive grid structure and square facade.
Drake HotelHistoric hospitality landmark demolished to clear land for the skyscraper.
Retail holdoutsDisputes with neighboring storefronts disrupted initial commercial plans.

Facts

The residential skyscraper was designed by architect Rafael Viñoly.
The tower stands on the former site of the Drake Hotel.
Harry Macklowe and CIM Group developed the tower as part of Billionaires' Row.
Department store plans were abandoned after retail holdouts blocked continuous street frontage.

Updated September 10, 2026Source: Wikipedia

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