50 United Nations Plaza

50 United Nations Plaza
General information
Type Residential
Location 50 United Nations Plaza, Manhattan, New York City, U.S.
Construction started 2012
Completed 2015
Technical details
Floor count 44
Design and construction
Architect Foster and Partners
Developer Zeckendorf family

50 United Nations Plaza is a high-rise residential building in Manhattan, New York City, USA.

History

The vacant lot was acquired by Zeckendorf Development for US$160 million in 2007.[1] On November 14, 2012, Zeckendorf family announced the beginning of construction,[2] alongside Israeli billionaire investor Eyal Ofer as a partner.[3][4]

The 44-story tower was designed by the architectural firm Foster and Partners, making it the first residential building in the United States designed by Norman Foster, Baron Foster of Thames Bank.[3] It includes 87 apartments.[3]

The state of Qatar acquired four apartments in April 2015.[5] By July 2015, the penthouse, which has an outdoors swimming-pool, was listed on the real estate market for US$70 million.[6][7]

References

  1. ↑ Polsky, Sara (November 6, 2012). "UN-Neighboring Stalled Site Is Getting Foster & Partners Tower". Curbed. Retrieved October 21, 2015.
  2. ↑ Polsky, Sara (November 14, 2012). "Norman Foster's New UN-Neighboring Tower Unveiled!". Curbed. Retrieved October 21, 2015.
  3. 1 2 3 Chaban, Matt (November 13, 2012). "Presenting the Next 15 CPW: Zeckendorfs Unveil 50 UN Plaza, Norman Foster’s First U.S. Apartment Building". The New York Observer. Retrieved October 21, 2015.
  4. ↑ Craig Karmin, Developers Team Up With a Man Behind the Scenes, The Wall Street Journal, May 12, 2013
  5. ↑ Rosenberg, Zoe (April 9, 2015). "Qatar Executes $45M Takeover of 50 United Nations Plaza". Curbed. Retrieved October 21, 2015.
  6. ↑ Rosenberg, Zoe (July 24, 2015). "For $70M, a Penthouse With a Pool at 50 United Nations Plaza". Curbed. Retrieved October 21, 2015.
  7. ↑ Taylor, Candace (July 23, 2015). "Big New York Penthouse With Private Pool Is Listing for $70 Million". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved October 21, 2015.

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