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The Loophole Behind NYC's Skinny Skyscrapers - Cheddar Explains
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November 16, 2021
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8:36Now PlayingNew York has always been home to some of the world’s tallest towers, but in the last 10 years the city has seen an influx of super skinny buildings towering over Central Park, built exclusively for the ultra-rich. With demand for luxury high-rise vistas being higher than ever, building developers are using every zoning opportunity they can to push height limits – and there’s one loophole that’s helping make that happen.
Further reading:
The Guardian
New York Times
PBS
Building The Skyline
AIA NY
NYPAP
CTBUH
Municipal Arts Society
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