The narrow structure is not the tallest building in New York City, but it is 15 times as high as it is wide, which seems to stretch the 21st century’s understanding of physics.
Its proportions make it unmistakable on the New York City skyline, affronting those who were accustomed to NYC’s traditional skyline. “This skinniness makes it look like a toothpick or a Lego skyscraper that a 4-year-old would make,” she said in a TikTok, noting that the Empire State Building - which is slightly taller if you include its spire - is only four times as high as it is wide, making it more visually appealing.
THE DOWNSIDE SUPERTALL TOWER CREAKS WINDOWS
The building’s blue glass windows are one thing Whitmore does appreciate about the building. The downside life supertall tower creaks windows# One Vanderbilt and One World Trade Center both exceed 432 Park Ave.’s height, but they are also wider than this condominium.Īdding to the building’s unusual facade, the 96-floor building has two open, unenclosed floors every 12th floor, creating a Jenga-like look. The open sections allow air currents to pass through the building, decreasing wind resistance so it doesn’t knock the building over or cause damage. One of Whitmore’s top complaints is that the tower sways “a lot more” than other tall buildings to prevent earthquake damage. The Post previously reported that visitors said they were “nauseated” and “freaked out” by the swaying. Adding to the building’s unusual look, the 96-floor building has two open, unenclosed floors every 12th floor, creating a Jenga-like look. “It just seems, like, too big of a sacrifice to me, personally, to make it sway that much just so it can be that tall,” she said in a TikTok video. She also hates it because it’s one of the city’s many luxury condominium buildings where owners can conceal their identities through shell companies. Nine units are currently listed for sale, ranging in price from $5.2 million for a 38th-floor two-bedroom to $90 million for an 82nd-floor five-bedroom. Rentals go for about $35,000 a month, down from the $49,000 average they used to get, according to New York Times article is actually VERY interesting!!! #432parkavenue #fyp #newyork #nyc #architecture ♬ original sound – Louisaįor all the money it cost them, residents have complained of floods from the 83rd to 86th floors, rising restaurant costs and elevator malfunctions (elevators go 1,600-feet-per-minute, according to a brochure), multiple reports have confirmed. She also complained that the building’s address is deceptive. It’s not really on Park Avenue, she said, but 53rd Street, near Fifth Avenue. They’re able to get the “fancy address and fun title” because of a shop attached to the building that is on Park Avenue. did not respond to The Post’s request for comment. Whitmore also did not respond to a request for comment.
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