Why New York is Building on TOP of its Skyscrapers

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New York is so full that it's now building on top of its existing high-rises.
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@TheB1M
@TheB1M Місяць тому
Skip the waitlist and invest in blue-chip art for the very first time by signing up for Masterworks 👉www.masterworks.art/theb1m
@freetolook3727
@freetolook3727 Місяць тому
Stop the stupid, distracting, unnecessary and annoying camera click sound bytes!
@iamState
@iamState Місяць тому
Incredibly disappointing that you're still pushing masterworks to your audience. Look into them and be better please.
@_Mackan
@_Mackan Місяць тому
Scammer money goes hard, huh?
@user-ci1kj1vy9g
@user-ci1kj1vy9g Місяць тому
افضل فيديوهات قصير عشره دقائق فقط
@David-xh9cw
@David-xh9cw Місяць тому
These guys are f**king cancer. Locking away artwork in freeports and treating it like a commodity. Humanity is circling the drain.
@thefrub
@thefrub Місяць тому
Converted into luxury apartments, the fate of every old building
@CrabappleKing
@CrabappleKing Місяць тому
Only to be empty for 95% of the year
@maddiekits4998
@maddiekits4998 Місяць тому
Only tenants willing to pay the premium for this type of building
@the0ne809
@the0ne809 Місяць тому
@@CrabappleKing pretty much. it will be used to park some rich dude's money.
@41chemist19
@41chemist19 Місяць тому
I'd rather rich people outbid each other on luxury apartments than put pressure on the more affordable segments of the housing market.
@the0ne809
@the0ne809 Місяць тому
@@41chemist19 the issue is that most developers want to build luxury apartments.
@Random.ChanneI
@Random.ChanneI Місяць тому
I’m so glad they went for the same style in architecture instead of a glass box.
@maximum94
@maximum94 Місяць тому
Well they weren't allowed to change it as he said, but also even if they could she said she wouldn't.
@Eshanas
@Eshanas Місяць тому
They did put a glass box though, on street level and for this penthouse…? Like yea it has some cladding that’s the same beige but it’s really obviously an addition.
@SquidCena
@SquidCena Місяць тому
I would love to see this architecture make a return. I love gothic architecture.
@vomm
@vomm Місяць тому
The new floors are acutally glass boxes. And if it weren't a landmark of course they would not have changed the fassade because it would be expensive lol ...
@olbiomoiros
@olbiomoiros Місяць тому
@@maximum94yeah sure. Architects are lazy. If they could they would’ve made a glass box
@ntatenarin
@ntatenarin Місяць тому
In Chicago, the Blue Cross Blue Shield building had floors added on to it, but I remember reading that the building was originally designed to expand in case they needed more room.
@Dutch_fellow
@Dutch_fellow Місяць тому
Oh that's cool, that would be more expensive, nice of them to think of that
@creeper8647
@creeper8647 Місяць тому
You have to wonder about the added weight.
@joeeichelkraut5616
@joeeichelkraut5616 Місяць тому
i worked on that project it was indeed designed for the top to be added later.
@matlestee
@matlestee Місяць тому
One of my favorite buildings in Chicago
@paxundpeace9970
@paxundpeace9970 Місяць тому
It is not as complex as you might expect. Steelframes can carry a lot of weight and back then they were rarely that optimised to safe weight but rather allow for uniform and fast construction.
@the0ne809
@the0ne809 Місяць тому
there is a lot of space in NYC but if you are talking about downtown Manhattan, then there isn't. Also, this isn't for housing, this is more for speculate investment. Most of those apartments will be sitting empty 90% of the time.
@doubleclick21
@doubleclick21 Місяць тому
Getouttahea with that tired NIMBY trope. More housing where it's in high demand is only a good thing, no matter who buys it. We have so, so, SO much demand for housing... and we'd have even more if we built enough new housing to actually lower prices.
@doubleclick21
@doubleclick21 Місяць тому
No space?! Build up! Sky would be the limit, but for stupid zoning.
@_Breakdown
@_Breakdown Місяць тому
Actually, many of those buildings are IDEAL for residences bc of the smaller floor-plates - - much more prevalent in pre-WW skyscrapers (especially downtown bc of the tiny winding streets that date back to New Amsterdam).
@manwiththeredface7821
@manwiththeredface7821 Місяць тому
Same in London btw.
@PrinceOtter
@PrinceOtter Місяць тому
don't lie you are parroting some buzzfeed thing the rest of us also saw. Cmon bro you're better than that
@allan8910
@allan8910 Місяць тому
I would love a video about tower cranes and why they are so expensive to install
@lifevest1
@lifevest1 Місяць тому
And how they don’t fall over!!!
@wouterg
@wouterg Місяць тому
Me too, would love to see B1M doing videos on big construction machinery
@JoshuaR.Collins
@JoshuaR.Collins Місяць тому
it doesnt cover the cost part but this a good video on the basics of how own is assembled ukposts.info/have/v-deo/p4Oqd26nr4CVxoU.html&ab_channel=ArtofEngineering
@J3scribe
@J3scribe Місяць тому
I bet Grady at Practical Engineering would be open to that idea.
@PlanetKi
@PlanetKi Місяць тому
Ima look this up cus I feel like you just dropped a gem
@nickbailey202
@nickbailey202 Місяць тому
An excited engineer- you don't see that everyday. It's cool to see someone describing his work with obvious enthusiasm
@andrewrussack8647
@andrewrussack8647 Місяць тому
You might be quite surprised how many engineers are passionate and excited about their job everyday, 👍
@Toastmaster_5000
@Toastmaster_5000 Місяць тому
I would say architectural engineers are right up there with vets in terms of jobs where the expectation doesn't meant reality at all. As an upcoming vet, you think you're there to cure sick puppies and kittens but instead find out you either have to disable their genitals, get bitten from them being in fear, and put down the ones that the owners can't afford to keep alive since the job just doesn't pay the school debt. Architectural engineers envision creating elaborate landmarks that serve both form and function and stand the test of time, only to have your vision is crushed by someone who wants to cut corners or a government with so many regulations that it's practically impossible to achieve what you want, let alone in any reasonable amount of time.
@TheRealZombieWizard
@TheRealZombieWizard 26 днів тому
That’s Mark Plechaty, Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from the University of Buffalo and has been the primary designer and project manager on over 40 major structures, including numerous tall towers in New York City, 125 Greenwich, 101 Murray, and 520 Fifth Avenue.
@BrammyS
@BrammyS Місяць тому
Why not just build a new New York on top of New York?
@TheB1M
@TheB1M Місяць тому
Now we're talking
@anubis4496
@anubis4496 Місяць тому
revolutionary!!
@WiseWik
@WiseWik Місяць тому
Futurama did it
@Diptera_Larvae
@Diptera_Larvae Місяць тому
Wouldn’t that be New New York?
@thumbtak123
@thumbtak123 Місяць тому
Like they did in Futurama?
@Benny_From_NY
@Benny_From_NY Місяць тому
What you don’t hear about. In a troubling incident on Friday, September 18, 2020, security guard Troy Evans died after falling six stories into an underground construction shaft. The incident was reported at around 2:00 p.m. at 1 Wall Street in Manhattan. The 55-year-old was inside the partially-constructed building when he fell six stories through a ventilator duct shaft into the sub-basement. RIP Troy people put their lives on the line literally to build these skyscrapers.
@jimmyormerod4075
@jimmyormerod4075 27 днів тому
Omg get a grip people having been dying building structures for thousands of years just look at the difference between now and when they built these medival cathedrals you’ll understand how safe it is compared today
@jameswilson5165
@jameswilson5165 Місяць тому
I remember the works of Isaac Asimov, who wrote about Caves of Steel in NYC. In those books, they changed office buildings to residential but did not relocate the restrooms at all. Communical restrooms became a cultural thing. In the Mens Personal, no words were ever spoken. Quite the opposite is true in women's facilities. The only thing I didn't see in those books were showers. Also, the buildings themselves were now all connected with very little access to anything outside. They are 1970s books, but they are still good reading today.
@kutter_ttl6786
@kutter_ttl6786 Місяць тому
Your comment reminded me of the animated film 'Heavy Metal'. In one of the stories, the narrator talked about how the UN Building was turned into low rent housing.
@patrickcoyne3102
@patrickcoyne3102 Місяць тому
That kind of living is pretty much illegal outside of dorms though. Honestly if the rent was cheaper and there was a cleaner it would probably get a decent amount of people still trying to live there.
@Bonserak23
@Bonserak23 Місяць тому
Communal bathrooms were the norm forever until building codes. That's how we use to house thousands of immigrants though so you know.........
@Cyrribrae
@Cyrribrae Місяць тому
​@@Bonserak23I can imagine building codes being adjusted to pave the way for streamlined office conversions. But it would definitely still be a heavy lift. Still. People are already squeezing into one closet rooms in the heart of NYC with communal bathrooms. There would be many takers
@JeffDeWitt
@JeffDeWitt 27 днів тому
ANYTHING written by Dr. Asamov is worth reading!
@freetolook3727
@freetolook3727 Місяць тому
Masterworks: Wealth creation for billionaires but not so much for the rest of us! 💸💸💸😂😂😂
@nkjoself2040
@nkjoself2040 Місяць тому
He is a cnt. Deleing all comments regarding this. He knows what he is doing, but he loves that bag more.
@Eric_In_SF
@Eric_In_SF Місяць тому
@@nkjoself2040 slick advertising equals loose subscribers
@JustAnNPC69
@JustAnNPC69 Місяць тому
I’ve seen a lot of comments similar to this in the past and now they’re no where to be seen 😂😂😂
@TXnine7nine
@TXnine7nine Місяць тому
What do you expect? The dude literally sells a mug with his own face on it 😂
@garyruss3529
@garyruss3529 Місяць тому
It used to be that way. Especially after the pandemic. But things have drastically changed. www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/news/007-24/new-york-city-s-vacancy-rate-reaches-historic-low-1-4-percent-demanding-urgent-action-new#/0
@_Breakdown
@_Breakdown Місяць тому
Great video Fred & B1M team! 😎👍🏼👍🏼 1 suggestion - - it would be even better if you held some of the visuals longer (the floor plans, exterior drone shots, etc); I think many viewers like to study the work + changes, engineering challenges, designs, improvements, vistas, etc.
@MarinCipollina
@MarinCipollina Місяць тому
Presumably one can pause the video, but your point is well taken.
@xcel5203
@xcel5203 25 днів тому
They are in a tearing hurry to finish the video .
@bbd121
@bbd121 Місяць тому
Masterworks again?
@koharumi1
@koharumi1 Місяць тому
Roof space in so many places is wasted. Like it could be a nice community nature space or something else. A good example is some of Singapore buildings
@gekfurian
@gekfurian Місяць тому
If you're into that post apocalyptic city look...
@Bonserak23
@Bonserak23 Місяць тому
Adds a lot of weight, depending what your doing, NYC is cold most of the year and rains more than Seattle, Seattle just has more cloudy days.
@mk1st
@mk1st Місяць тому
Chicago has done many garden roofs on their municipal buildings.
@YandereDevSings
@YandereDevSings 19 днів тому
A lot of Boston is built directly on top of the original European buildings, you just can’t really see it from far away or above
@__BlacklotuS__
@__BlacklotuS__ 8 днів тому
japan is really good at that aswell they have entire parks on top of buildings
@ynotw57
@ynotw57 29 днів тому
The research, time, care, explanation, visuals, and connection to the audience with each of these subjects are what make this one of my absolute favorite channels. Fred’s narration adds a lot of intrigue into the subjects, and gives the videos an overall comfortable feel. Well done on every level.
@curtebo
@curtebo 26 днів тому
Agreed! Too bad the comments don't measure up to the channel.
@erniethegiantchicken1027
@erniethegiantchicken1027 Місяць тому
Great use of a building that would have sat there as a vacant office, and keeping the new section in line with the old style was well done and looks great also.
@SequoiaElisabeth
@SequoiaElisabeth Місяць тому
Without the pricey real estate location, this just would not be possible. The cost on these types of conversions is astronomical. It looks like they did a fantastic job.
@zteaxon7787
@zteaxon7787 Місяць тому
20 million renovation cost. 100 million profit
@LJB103
@LJB103 Місяць тому
I worked for Irving Trust in the early 80's. The subway underneath was mentioned; does it still have an entrance directly into the building? Even though it had not been cleaned, the Red Room was quite beautiful back then.
@gaborjurina2839
@gaborjurina2839 Місяць тому
you are one of my favourite channels on YT, consistently informative and fascinating. Always look forward to a new episode.
@MahlenMorris
@MahlenMorris Місяць тому
I think a video highlighting just why commercial -> residential conversions are much more difficult than we naively think would be interesting.
@morrisonmeister
@morrisonmeister Місяць тому
hi TheB1M, would like to see more tech info on the plastic bubble method of reducing weight in the floor slab please.
@epjarvis1285
@epjarvis1285 Місяць тому
Yeah I don't understand why they do this. Wouldn't it just reduce how strong the floor is? Why use them and not just use less concrete if the weight of the floor is a problem?
@pinkpyjamas-ey6rw
@pinkpyjamas-ey6rw Місяць тому
Bubbles burst!
@javierslager9128
@javierslager9128 Місяць тому
A floor is actually just like a beam, the concrete wants to be pressed together at the top and pulled apart at the bottom. In the hard of the beam the forces are zero. So if you keep just enough material in the middle to hold the top and bottom together, you will save a lot of weight and maintain strength.
@u1zha
@u1zha Місяць тому
Curious why they don't do this on floor slabs everywhere, even on regular buildings. Sounds like great savings. Commieblocks prefabricated slabs came with cylindrical lengthwise holes...
@javierslager9128
@javierslager9128 Місяць тому
⁠@@u1zha In the Netherlands, almost all modern houses are built with “kanaalplaten”. These are prefabricated floor slabs with channels across the width of the slab. However, these have a one-sided span. Bubbledeck floors have a span on all sides, so you can increase the span.
@gumbygomes3278
@gumbygomes3278 Місяць тому
Coruscant here we come
@M1CK3YL33
@M1CK3YL33 Місяць тому
First steps to Coruscant ;b
@glennac
@glennac Місяць тому
Fred, the filming done by the team was stunning. Well done. 👏🏼
@777jones
@777jones Місяць тому
Very good video! Your interviews with the actual players were placed perfectly.
@noodengr3three825
@noodengr3three825 Місяць тому
My buddy and I just walked by there in Feb. He said he had watched the construction but did not know the details. Now we do . I sent him the link
@freetolook3727
@freetolook3727 Місяць тому
Imagine living and working in the same building? Your commute time would be five minutes. Home for lunch! 😂
@lifevest1
@lifevest1 Місяць тому
I already do multiple days a week ;) thanks Covid !
@strodey123
@strodey123 Місяць тому
Or your boss coming to knock on your door on your day off!
@BigJon-wb9jq
@BigJon-wb9jq Місяць тому
Sounds terrible. I don't want be anywhere near my job
@MikeBaxterABC
@MikeBaxterABC Місяць тому
Great video!!! LOVE the addition of extra floors!! .. it makes the building more profitable a MASIVE benefit to every one living there!!! Also BRAVO to management and all the tradesmen!! for going above and beyond!! ... to keep the heritage aspects of he building!! .. great job!!
@markwellington1254
@markwellington1254 Місяць тому
this channel is masterclass! Very well presented and the videos are so artistic, enjoyable and informative. Great Job!
@strobelightbrian
@strobelightbrian Місяць тому
Very fascinating project for sure!
@Lilclay0047
@Lilclay0047 Місяць тому
This channel is the best. As an architect and project manager from India, i learn so much from you guys. Keep up the good work. Cheers!!
@GazMoby
@GazMoby Місяць тому
Very enjoyable as always 👍
@josedanielrodriguez1126
@josedanielrodriguez1126 15 днів тому
Thank you for the video. A good use for a classic building
@jimhearsonwriter
@jimhearsonwriter Місяць тому
Was fully expecting something along the lines of 'now let's move from artworks back to art deco' after the Masterworks bit.
@stephenbrickwood1602
@stephenbrickwood1602 Місяць тому
Love your work.
@Chris-ys7mp
@Chris-ys7mp Місяць тому
An over build like this was also recently done in steel on the Tiffany's Building. Managed to avoid the tower crane problem by putting a mobile crane right on top of the structure!
@rdembow
@rdembow Місяць тому
Excellent !!! A great conversion!
@enggsam
@enggsam Місяць тому
your narration is crazy, that's the best part of all the videos!!!!!!! crazyyyy :)
@FC-PeakVersatility
@FC-PeakVersatility Місяць тому
Never mind crushing the floors below, what holds all those floors up are the foundations - which were designed to hold up the original number of floors with their original floor plan.
@herculesrockefeller8969
@herculesrockefeller8969 Місяць тому
More stuff for the rich. Meanwhile, average folks can’t buy a house thanks to prices and interest rates. Good ol’ America.
@hyperian_one
@hyperian_one Місяць тому
Fantastic video as always!
@AmosAmerica
@AmosAmerica Місяць тому
Impressive! The red deco room is amazing.
@TIMMMAYNZ1
@TIMMMAYNZ1 Місяць тому
A similar thing was done to two high rises in Brisbane Australia where they were joined together then had floors added to them
@user-hpdengs
@user-hpdengs Місяць тому
engineering is amazing and reaching new heights every time.
@gobbletegook
@gobbletegook Місяць тому
In February 2020, Macys at Harold Square announced it was considering placing a 900 foot skyscraper on top of its flagship store. It plans it as office space that they could rent out (not for their own use for the store). I don't know if it will materialize or not. They would need to update the underground subway lines as well to achieve it--for millions more.
@keithkellogg6085
@keithkellogg6085 Місяць тому
Hi B1M, enthusiastic subscriber here - have loved your channel for quite some time. Just a small suggestion - while I know getting a camera crew to NYC is not possible for a short video, it would have been nice to see more interior shots of the building - from common areas to apartments. While info-graphics and interviews are great, I do wish there was more actual corresponding photos and video. Zoom call video feeds aren’t the most riveting 😉. Much thanks, keep up the good work.
@DrRichardMarques
@DrRichardMarques Місяць тому
Great work!!👏
@user-ew5qj6cp5m
@user-ew5qj6cp5m Місяць тому
Excellent content
@rlk3490
@rlk3490 Місяць тому
That lobby is AMAZING.
@donaldbotsai5799
@donaldbotsai5799 Місяць тому
wow..Informativve and interesting, as always. On these videos where you just narrate i wish you would do some video so it makes it seem you are more involved.
@MCHEVA84
@MCHEVA84 Місяць тому
Good to see NY is taking design notes from Kowloon City.
@Jsant2020
@Jsant2020 19 днів тому
Amazing video on adaptive reuse🔥🔥🔥🔥
@stbrian1861
@stbrian1861 Місяць тому
Oh how I wish that some developer would finish the original grand plan of a 100 story skyscraper for the Metropolitan Life North Building at 11-25 Madison Avenue. The current building stands at a mere 30 stories. If it were completed as originally planned, it would have stood taller than the ESB !! Imagine this Art Deco Masterpiece having a roof height of 1,286 ft (392 meters) and a pinnacle height of 1,460 ft (445 meters) !!! It's Never Too Late I guess ...,
@robertkerby2581
@robertkerby2581 27 днів тому
Absolutely Amazing Construction and Craftsmanship to convert this building to Residential!
@munkaidoszene
@munkaidoszene Місяць тому
Great video as always! It is odd that Hildreth Meiere is named in the caption but not mentioned in the voice over. Was that a conscious choice @TheB1M?
@TheRealMrNixon
@TheRealMrNixon Місяць тому
They added to the old post office in Vancouver BC. It was pretty cool.
@simonosborn1125
@simonosborn1125 Місяць тому
That segway though. Smooth. 👍
@Benson8554
@Benson8554 Місяць тому
I've noticed this has been happening in London last couple years, not to this extent mainly just 1 floor added to a 4/5 story block
@stevengalloway8052
@stevengalloway8052 Місяць тому
Fred, you're the best I've ever seen when you merge your sponsor with your videos. Seamless, simply Seamless. Oh, and amazing engineering... 😏
@wecollie
@wecollie 29 днів тому
I see a similar change at 4 New York Plaza, a massive overall😅 is currently underway where the building is transitioning from an office block to residential apartments.
@TheBlueCreeper-
@TheBlueCreeper- Місяць тому
What about that one building (i forgot the name) that had plans of being the tallest in the world at that time but ended up being only like 1/3 of its total height? That one WAS DESIGNED to hold the weight of a tower on top of it so... why not do it? Just finish the building as it was originally designed! That would be so cool imo. IF they stay true to the original design that is ofc.
@u1zha
@u1zha Місяць тому
Plenty of those in NYC. Grand Central Terminal was designed to support a tower (no towers on Grand Central Terminal please...), so was 23 Wall Street
@EcomCarl
@EcomCarl 22 дні тому
The transformation of One Wall Street is a remarkable example of how cities can adapt to changing needs by reimagining existing spaces. This project not only preserves a historic structure but also addresses urban housing demands creatively and sustainably.
@bibekdas5595
@bibekdas5595 Місяць тому
Always Waiting for your Video My Bro
@TheB1M
@TheB1M Місяць тому
Ah thank so much!!
@seattlebeard
@seattlebeard Місяць тому
So nice to see a project that preserves history and beauty, even if it's only for the very wealthy.
@yashshah5971
@yashshah5971 Місяць тому
Can you cover a video on Chongqing city in China? Especially the rooftop on the 22nd floor which seems like the ground until you get to the edge?
@palakons
@palakons 24 дні тому
This is interesting. In Thailand, there are a few towers that were constructed up to half their intended height and then construction was halted due to the financial crisis. For some of these, the owners didn't bother continuing to the original height but instead just added a facade and called it a day. Inspired by the video, I hope to one day see these towers reach their planned heights.
@WizardsLore
@WizardsLore 25 днів тому
hey you guys you could do a comparative video on the old North Sydney CBD,,,a row of 6 office buildings all converted to residential and now some of the most wanted in the state
@nutsbutdum
@nutsbutdum Місяць тому
Thank God they kept the Art Deco feel of the building.
@YandereDevSings
@YandereDevSings 19 днів тому
Thank god it doesn’t look like a giant dong for once
@johanfalk2875
@johanfalk2875 Місяць тому
In the movie The Fifth Element, New York is kind of like this. New skyscrapers are stacked on top of old ones. Life imitates Hollywood!
@diesunddasDE
@diesunddasDE 23 дні тому
In Germany this would never be allowed for most cases, simply due to the fact that those buildings have once been planned for a specific weight only..
@tadasj.8561
@tadasj.8561 Місяць тому
Wow! Amazing what ingeneers can do
@Cloxxki
@Cloxxki Місяць тому
I like repurposing and getting more from available land. Those 6 extra floors...I'm curious to the building cost, the real estate value created, and the number of people that will ACTUALLY call it their one and only home. There is a shortage of affordable housing. Housing for the wealthy is plentiful. Perhaps Wall Street is the one place where it's not, making them go through all that trouble to convert this building?
@jimmyormerod4075
@jimmyormerod4075 27 днів тому
Ffs when will people get it affordable housing does not fit into Manhattan that’s for the outskirts Brooklyn and queens etc not the city centre it’s always going to be expensive simple
@raytrevor1
@raytrevor1 Місяць тому
A whole new meaning to working from home. Convert the office into your home.
@pinkpyjamas-ey6rw
@pinkpyjamas-ey6rw Місяць тому
If you have tens of millions of dollars.
@katherandefy
@katherandefy Місяць тому
Really a beautiful building
@newshoes-bf2xv
@newshoes-bf2xv Місяць тому
Every building in the New York area should be in inspected on a serious note.
@Krispy416
@Krispy416 Місяць тому
Should have done a video on 488 University Ave in Toronto they added 37 floors to an existing office.
@hipixstudio
@hipixstudio Місяць тому
nice video b1m
@TheB1M
@TheB1M Місяць тому
Thanks!
@dangtonydang
@dangtonydang Місяць тому
do a video on the repositioning of PENN 2 next!
@downundabrotha
@downundabrotha 24 дні тому
I come from Napier the Art Deco capital of the world so the fact they kept the Art Deco inspired mosaics rejuvenates and honor's New York's Past.
@edwardwoodhead7979
@edwardwoodhead7979 Місяць тому
Can you do a video about New York City's aqueducts?
@nielsteunissen3148
@nielsteunissen3148 Місяць тому
The floor type used in this construction is called bubble deck flooring!
@gg41r
@gg41r Місяць тому
Hey @TheB1M id love you to do a video about what happens to Skyscrapers once they are done. And also how they dismantle/demolish them. It must be highly inconvenient. They must have a limited life?
@franciscodanconia4324
@franciscodanconia4324 Місяць тому
I think they have already done a video on 270 Park Avenue where the Union Carbide building was demolished to make way for a new tower.
@Tbpker22
@Tbpker22 Місяць тому
What were the price ranges of the new apartments? Necessary information to discern the economic impact of the conversion.
@michaelmatwijiw3045
@michaelmatwijiw3045 Місяць тому
Soon only the rich will see the sunlight
@YandereDevSings
@YandereDevSings 19 днів тому
That will be a win for homeless people
@filbao8113
@filbao8113 19 днів тому
​@@YandereDevSings💀
@ZontarDow
@ZontarDow Місяць тому
Most of the skyscrapers in New York are in a small part of south Manhattan, for the northern half of the island the median height of buildings is lower then Paris which has outlawed buildings above 7 floors.
@bowrisz5806
@bowrisz5806 Місяць тому
Shout out naar alle mensen die weten dat Robbie deze video kijkt!
@Kbarboza94
@Kbarboza94 Місяць тому
“It was nothing insurmountable” he could’ve just said it was a fun challenging task 😅
@C_R_Z
@C_R_Z Місяць тому
Hell yea more luxury apartments that no real people can afford
@wrdennig
@wrdennig 23 дні тому
Is there a video that shows the concrete pumping to that elevation?
@Mar_Ten
@Mar_Ten Місяць тому
Doesn't feel like a lot of housing given how big that building is.
@CharlesDonkey-go2ue
@CharlesDonkey-go2ue Місяць тому
I realized this is very possible for many buildings in different cities that can go up higher than the original.
@brucebeamon5460
@brucebeamon5460 Місяць тому
Reminds me of Detroits penobscot building with its art deco style …. I would hope someone finds it necessary to converted in this manor (apartment/condo ) at some point as I believe it’s under utilized at this point in time I would hate to see it fall into decline
@bibekdas5595
@bibekdas5595 Місяць тому
Love you Bro
@AmazingJayB51
@AmazingJayB51 Місяць тому
When they mentioned cleaning the Mosiacs, cigarette smoke came to mind!
@mk1st
@mk1st Місяць тому
Wow, great job. Repurposing is so much better than demolition, only I bet these places end up being slightly pricey 😳
@cinemabunny
@cinemabunny 28 днів тому
The Surfside Condominium that collapsed in Florida had an added penthouse that was not part of the original design.
@trainsandmore2319
@trainsandmore2319 Місяць тому
Oh, now they are pulling a "Stark Tower" right?
@johnclement5903
@johnclement5903 Місяць тому
I thought it was the Wayne Industries building.
@NR-rv8rz
@NR-rv8rz Місяць тому
Did they clean the entire outside of the building as it looks like freshly cast concrete cladding. Very clean.
@goneutt
@goneutt Місяць тому
“Stories were added” seems to be about a third of disaster videos about buildings that collapsed, like the Hard Rock Casino in New Orleans, various buildings around the world.
@AA-jw7wf
@AA-jw7wf Місяць тому
with bubbles inside the floors, wouldnt this be impacted by temperature changes causing the gass to expand or contract?
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