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111 West 57th Street
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Seen on April 25, 2020
Alternative names Steinway Tower
General information
Status Topped-out
Type Residential
Location 111 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019
Coordinates 40°45′52″N 73°58′40″W / 40.76455°N 73.97765°W / 40.76455; -73.97765
Construction started 2014
Topped-out October 2019
Estimated completion 2021
Cost $2 billion
Height
Architectural 1,428 ft (435 m)
Antenna spire 1,428 ft (435 m)
Top floor 91
Technical details
Structural system Concrete frame
Floor count 84
Lifts/elevators 14
Design and construction
Architect SHoP Architects
Developer JDS Development Group and Property Markets Group
Structural engineer WSP
Designated November 13, 2001
Reference no. 2100
Designated entity Steinway Hall facade
Designated September 10, 2013
Reference no. 2551
Designated entity Steinway Hall rotunda
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111 West 57th Street

111 West 57th Street, also known as the Steinway Tower, is a very tall building in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. It was built by JDS Development Group and Property Markets Group. This amazing building has 84 floors and stands 1,428 feet (438 meters) high! You can find it on 57th Street, close to Sixth Avenue.

This tower is one of the tallest buildings in the United States. It is also known for being the thinnest building in the world. Imagine a building that is super tall but also super skinny! Its width-to-height ratio is about 1:24, which means it's 24 times taller than it is wide.

The north side of the building goes straight up to the very top. The south side has some cool "step-backs" near the top. These are like giant steps that make the building look unique.

Building History

Building the Steinway Tower started in early 2014. The very top of the building was finished in April 2019. The whole building opened in 2021. It took several years to complete this incredible skyscraper.

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