Hitting New Heights : The Centenary of some Manhattan Landmarks

Financial Times – In 1913, just as America’s Gilded Age was drawing to a close, a series of important architectural icons made their debut across Manhattan. In the financial district, architect Cass Gilbert’s 792 ft. Woolworth Building opened as the world’s tallest structure, while up in Midtown, the 48 acre Grand Central Terminal opened (and still reigns) as the world’s largest train station (by total platform number).

737 Park Avenue by Macklowe Properties officially launches sales

BuzzBuzzHome.com -Macklowe Properties condo project 737 Park Avenue is officially launching sales today, with two model units open for touring.

The 20-story pre-war conversion, located on the northeast corner of 71st Street, offers about 60 three- to six-bedroom homes ranging from 3,000 square feet to over 6,000 square feet. Pricing begins at $3.825 million and zooms to over $30 million — not a deterrent to buyers, since over 30 percent of the units are already in contract.