Enormous New Supertall Tower in NYC Has Echoes of Art Deco Design

One of New York’s Most Ambitious Towers Is Finally Moving Forward

Something enormous is about to replace the Grand Hyatt next to Grand Central Terminal.

Aerial view of a city skyline featuring tall skyscrapers, including a prominent glass building with a unique design and the iconic Chrysler Building.

Permits have been filed for 175 Park Avenue, a 95-story supertall designed by Skidmore, Owings and Merrill. It grew from a previously announced 83-story proposal and now pushes toward 1,580 feet, placing it among the tallest structures in the city.

Nearly 3 million square feet. A $6.5 billion price tag. Construction expected to begin within months.

A panoramic view of a modern skyline featuring several iconic skyscrapers in New York City, including the Empire State Building and a new, uniquely designed tower in the foreground, under a clear sky.

The design is worth slowing down for. A web of interlaced steel columns fans outward from several points at ground level, constrained by the active rail lines running beneath the site, then climbs the full height of the building before resolving into a defined crown.

A close-up view of a modern skyscraper featuring an elegant, curved glass facade reflecting the sky. In the background, another iconic skyscraper is visible.

The tower steps back as it rises, carving out terraces and letting light reach the street below in a way that most buildings this size refuse to bother with.

The image showcases a modern skyscraper with a unique facade, featuring angular glass panels and metallic elements. In the foreground, people are gathered near the entrance, while classic architecture is visible on the left side, contrasting with the sleek design of the building.

A bustling urban scene featuring modern architecture alongside a historic building. People are walking along a wide sidewalk with steps leading to a contemporary structure. Skyscrapers rise in the background, and there are greenery and sculptures present.

A panoramic view from an elevated terrace of a modern skyscraper, showcasing the New York City skyline with Central Park in the distance under a clear blue sky.

There is something quietly strange about the location. The Chrysler Building stands directly across the block, one of the most genuinely beautiful structures ever built in America.

Whatever goes up here will live in permanent conversation with it.