https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/07/realestate/old-buildings-new-views.html
Credit.Katherine Marks for The New York Times
Old Buildings, New Views
Credit.Katherine Marks for The New York Times
May 7, 2021, 5:00 a.m. ET
While New York City’s skyline is ever changing, some recent construction and additions to historic buildings across the city have revealed some formerly hidden, but spectacular, views to the world.
These views range from close-up looks at architectural details that previously might have been visible only to a select few, to bird’s-eye views of towers and cupolas that until recently could only be viewed from the street. They provide a novel way to see parts of Manhattan and shine a spotlight on design elements that have largely been hiding in plain sight.
A luxury condo developer is planning to build a project right on the edge of Stuyvesant Town in Manhattan.
Minrav Development filed plans with the city on Thursday for a 10-story, 50-unit residential building at 305 First Ave. The project will span about 70,000 square feet and stand 116 feet…