Why The World’s Tallest Apartment Buildings Are On The Same NYC Street | Architectural Digest

Today architect Nick Potts joins AD in New York City for an in-depth walking tour of Billionaires’ Row in Midtown Manhattan. West 57th Street has been attracting Manhattan’s wealthiest residents for centuries–a former amalgamation of brownstone and gothic mansions in the 1800s, the street has evolved into a hotspot for supertall luxury skyscrapers boasting the three tallest residential buildings in the world. Join Nick as he deep-dives into the area’s rich history and explains why Billionaires’ Row could only be built on 57th Street.

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Director: Hiatt Woods
Director of Photography: Eric Brouse
Editor: Tristen Rogers
Host: Nick Potts
Producer: Skylar Economy; Vara Reese
Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi
Associate Producer: Brandon Fuhr
Production Manager: Melissa Heber
Production Coordinator: Fernando Davila
Audio Engineer: Brett Van Deusen
Production Assistant: Ryan Coppola; Noah Bierbrier
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[sillyhead]

This video is incredible. I'd totally watch an entire channel's worth of videos of this guy just walking around NYC and talking about the different buildings, their past, and their connection to the present.

[DejayClayton]

This guy makes architectural insight accessible to everyone - great job!

[JoshuaFagan]

Judging by the comments section, I'm in the minority, but I love the architecture of these buildings. They look sleek and futuristic, and they're great editions to the NYC skyline. What I don't love is how they're only apartments for the ludicrously, extravagantly wealthy.

[tylerrhubright]

As a New Yorker that is fascinated by both New York history and architecture....I could watch him talk about the city for literally hours on end and not get bored. Give us more!!

[patricksousa]

Just visited NYC this past weekend. I never seen such tall & skinny buildings before. This video came at a perfect time! Thanks.

[BillWoodillustrator]

I learnt something today- as I thought all the east / west streets were the same width, and not varying in their priorities. 👏🏽 thank you Nick.

[ericcarabetta]

I'm curious what the _actual_ occupancy rate is for these, since they're mostly just bought by billionaires as investments, and they don't even live there.

Nick is awesome. Very clear commentary for a general audience, but without dumbing it down

[emeraldkaysgarden]

I'm a native new Yorker born and raised...and these new buildings are hideous!

[JarrettOriginal]

Would love to see the interiors of these, especially the upper floors.

[georgemallory]

The triplex in Central Park Tower is an incredible tour. It's the most amazing thing I've ever seen. 17, 000 sq feet, 45' high winding staircase, private 3 floor elevator, 1441 sq ft balcony, ginormous ballroom, commercial kitchen for ballroom, etc. It's unreal.

[kennixox]

How many of those apartments are lived in and how many of those apartments are used as a place to park foreign money?

[khalidalali]

The Woolworth Building is drop dead gorgeous.

[anaa]

I can appreciate these modern buildings but I can’t wrap my head around how someone can feel comfortable living at these heights daily 😮 🤯 I guess that’s the least of your concerns with a life that gives you access to these spaces….

[LaValeriana_]

It took me a while to understand why Architect Nick was looking down at the camera, and it was just so we could see the building 😅

But my favorite part was Architect Nick being all happy about being part of the 111 building and taking us inside the windbreak floor.

[blueman]

What the video doesn't discuss is how many problem these buildings have. They sway WAY too much, the swaying causes the elevators to shutdown frequently, 432 in particular has a lot of wind noise, and they all seem to have plumbing issues.

[jorgejavier]

Great tour and explanation of 57th street, history, newcomers, and absolute heights!! great video

[jj-ifit]

When I was last in New York, they really stood out and I couldn't help but think how silly all those tall skinny buildings looked in the skyline

[atreyac]

I wish New York had preserved its classical design language as a mandate when constructing new buildings. This is prevelant all across Europe thus making those places objective prettier and more habitable. In my country India, the city of Jaisalmer implemented something similar, so why cant it be done here ? :(

[thecrowfliescrooked]

No sir. Tall buildings like these terrify me. I just can't explain it. Even imagining myself in the higher floors gives me chills.