Work on one of several new high rises south of the World Trade Center is
underway at 50 West Street. Located between West and Washington Streets at J.P. Ward Street (just north of the Brooklyn-Battery Tunnel entrance), the new development will replace three existing buildings on that block with a new 63-story (725-foot) residential tower and hotel.
The 500,000-square-foot, glass-clad tower is being desi
gned by Murphy/Jahn Architects. The tower will house retail at ground level and bring a landscaped plaza to its south side.
Developer Time Equities has worked with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and other agencies for the abatement and demolition plan, which mobilized in February 2007. Construction began in summer 2008, but was suspended in the fall. A new schedule will be posted here when it is announced.
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Developer Time Equities began abatement and deconstruction work in February 2007 and concluded it in early 2008. That work includes demolition of the three buildings between West and Washington at J.P. Ward Street. Construction kicked off in April 2008 but was suspended in fall 2008. A new construction schedule will be posted here once it is announced.
Sustainable design features are a top priority for the developer and architecture team, both of whom are planning for the tower to earn a LEED Gold rating.
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