Top 10 Buildings & Skyscrapers in NYC

New York City - home to some of the most incredible buildings in the world. The city’s lit up skyline is breathtaking with all its varying shapes and sizes. Among the most popular skyscrapers is the Empire State Building and One World Trade Center. Here’s a few other highlights:

The Chrysler Building. Built in 1928, this 77-story work of art was named the world’s tallest building until the Empire State Building was created one year later. This masterpiece is so detail oriented from the outside and has an Art Deco ceiling mural. Unfortunately there’s no viewing gallery from the top, but regardless, this building located at 405 Lexington Ave is a not-to-miss!

The Metropolitan Museum of Art. The Met is home to the greatest art collections worldwide, and the exterior is just as incredible. This 2 million square foot building features stone slab pyramids, arches, and columns. Not to mention the Grand Staircse, leading from the entrance up to a gallery of European paintings. The classic building still features an entrance from the 19th century, making it a unique sight to see.

Grand Central Terminal. The zodiac mural, the marble walls, and the amazing arches are what makes Grand Central so eye-catching! Check out the Guastavino tile archway and the secret train car and station under the Waldorf-Astoria hotel for historical architecture. Aside from the hustle and bustle of the terminal, it is a truly beautiful building in the heart of New York City.

The New York Public Library. Featuring classic stones, columns, and arches, this New York building an architectural masterpiece. This library is so antique and delicate that it’s been closed off the to public in recent weeks due to a chunk of plaster that cracked and fell from the ceiling in the Reading Room. But you don’t need to look at the inside to admire just how magnificent this building is.

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One World Trade Center - The Doors Have Opened

One World Trade Center is finally open and the tenants are quickly building! With extremely high ceilings and colorful wall art, the lobby features the Conde Nast signature straight across from it's revolving doors. 

Only 42% of the building is left to lease. Conde Nast, China Center New York LCC, Servcorp and Westfield LLC are just some of the companies that will immediately reside in this new and beloved landmark. 

For more on the grande opening of this monumental NYC infrastructure, click here. 

Alan Margolin & Associates has been proving engineering services to the New York area for over 30 years. Focusing our craft on special inspection, we are experts in the New York City Department of Buildings' requirements and ensure all construction is built properly and to code. 

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New Hotel to Rise at the Corner of Hudson and Canal Street

Two Italian soccer stars developing a brand new hotel on the corner of Hudson and Canal Street? It's true! This 30,000 square foot luxury hotel, with 50 to 60 available rooms, is said to open in early 2016. 

According to the Hudson Square Hotel website, the project design plan includes the following:

• Trendy restaurant on the ground floor
• Outdoor pool
• Rooftop sun deck
• State-of-the-art gym

There's more! Learn all about it on Curbed. 

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Located atop the iconic Grand Central Station in midtown Manhattan, AM & Associates is proud to deliver quick service to all of our clients. Our staff of highly trained inspectors work to accommodate our clients schedules and diligently process and return the constant flow of forms required for each NYC building project.

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Peer Into 2033 for New York City

Half of the Big Apple's charm boils down to history and tradition. With world landmarks like the Statue of Liberty and the Empire State Building, there is no denying New York has some sites to see! However, changes are happening everywhere around the world each day and that doesn't stop here. 

New plans for seventeen famous attractions will revamp Manhattan. They include the following:

The New Penn Station

Thew New World Trade Center

Hudson Yards

5 Pointz Luxury Apartments 

+ Pool

MoMA Tower

The Queensway

South Bronx Initiative Plan

Thew New Whitney Museum

Cornell NYC Tech

The New Westchester Avenue Station

Essex Crossing

The New Loew's Kings Theater

East River Blueway

New York Wheel

The LowLine

Williamsburg's Bedford Avenue

For "Before and After" photos, as well as details on each, click here!

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Located atop the iconic Grand Central Station in midtown Manhattan, AM & Associates is proud to deliver quick service to our clients and expeditors. Our staff of highly trained inspectors work to accommodate our clients schedules and diligently process and return the constant flow of forms required for each NYC building project.

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One Vanderbilt: A New Neighbor Right Near Grand Central Terminal

A new building right near the Grand Central Terminal? We welcome neighbors! However, there has been deliberation as to whether or not the Kohn Pederson Fox skyscraper would be a "harmonious" addition to the block.

The architect, James von Klemperer included the below highlights in his presentation to the LPC:

• The building would be set back seven feet from the property line.
• The slated building would have direct access to multiple levels of Grand Central, providing an extension of waiting space.
• The concave tile ceiling would recall the spirit of Guastavino.
• The way the building tapers will maximize the amount of light that gets to the street.

For more on this new neighborhood landmark, click here.

AM & Associates provides a full range of special inspection services including mechanical, structural, fire, and life safety to name a few. For a full list of inspections provided, please click here.

Located atop the iconic Grand Central Station in midtown Manhattan, AM & Associates is proud to deliver quick service to our clients and expeditors. Our staff of highly trained inspectors work to accommodate our clients schedules and diligently process and return the constant flow of forms required for each NYC building project.

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