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111 West 57th Street, also known as Steinway Tower, is a residential supertall skyscraper in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. Completed in 2021, the building rises to a height of 435 meters, making it one of the tallest structures in the Western Hemisphere. The tower is renowned for its extreme architectural design, boasting a width-to-height ratio that makes it one of the most slender skyscrapers in the world. Designed by SHoP Architects, its terracotta and bronze facade draws inspiration from historic New York skyscrapers.
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Why is 111 West 57th Street called Steinway Tower?
The tower occupies the site of the historic Steinway Hall, the former headquarters of Steinway & Sons piano company built in 1925. The developers preserved and incorporated the landmarked Steinway Hall into the base of the new supertall tower.
Who designed and developed 111 West 57th Street?
The tower was designed by the architecture firm SHoP Architects and developed by JDS Development Group and Property Markets Group. It was completed in 2021 and rises 435 meters (1,428 feet) above Midtown Manhattan.
How slender is 111 West 57th Street?
111 West 57th Street is recognized as one of the most slender skyscrapers ever built, with an extraordinarily narrow width-to-height ratio. Its pencil-thin profile on Billionaires' Row is a notable engineering achievement in supertall residential construction.
What is 111 West 57th Street used for?
The building contains ultra-luxury residential condominiums above the preserved Steinway Hall base. It is part of the cluster of supertall residential towers lining 57th Street in Manhattan, an area commonly referred to as Billionaires' Row.
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