50 United Nations Plaza
| 50 United Nations Plaza | |
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| 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(s) | 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
- ^ Polsky, Sara (November 6, 2012). "UN-Neighboring Stalled Site Is Getting Foster & Partners Tower". Curbed. Retrieved October 21, 2015.
- ^ Polsky, Sara (November 14, 2012). "Norman Foster's New UN-Neighboring Tower Unveiled!". Curbed. Retrieved October 21, 2015.
- ^ a b c 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.
- ^ Craig Karmin, Developers Team Up With a Man Behind the Scenes, The Wall Street Journal, May 12, 2013
- ^ Rosenberg, Zoe (April 9, 2015). "Qatar Executes $45M Takeover of 50 United Nations Plaza". Curbed. Retrieved October 21, 2015.
- ^ Rosenberg, Zoe (July 24, 2015). "For $70M, a Penthouse With a Pool at 50 United Nations Plaza". Curbed. Retrieved October 21, 2015.
- ^ 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.