New York | 220 Central Park South (1)๐
220 Central Park South, also known as 220 Central Park South, is designed by the renowned architect Robert A.M. Stern and developed by Vornado Realty Trust. ๐๐ธ In August 2005, the developer purchased the existing building for $136.6 million. ๐๐ธInitially, the developer planned to construct a 41 - story glass - curtain - wall building. However, due to litigation with the former tenants, demolition didn't start until 2012 and was completed in 2013. ๐๐ธConstruction began gradually in 2015. Exterior finishing started in 2019. The entire project was completed by the end of 2020. After all the ups and downs, the total cost of the project reached $1.5 billion, with a construction cost of $540,000 per square meter. ๐๐ธThe building stands at a total height of 951 feet, with 69 floors above ground and three basement levels, comprising a total of 116 units. #NewYork ๐