Upper West Side Tower - 50 West 66th Street – Reaches Pinnacle Height

NEW YORK, NY – MAY 15, 2024 – Extell Development Company announced today that 50 West 66^th Street – the 70-story luxury skyscraper – has reached 775 feet in height, making it the tallest tower on the Upper West Side. Designed by world-renowned architectural firm Snohetta, marking their first residential project in the United States, Manhattan’s newest landmark offers breathtaking Central Park, Hudson River and skyline views, thoughtfully designed floor plans, and over 50,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor amenities all in one of Manhattan’s most treasured neighborhoods.

 

On the heels of marking this significant construction milestone, 50 West 66^th Street is pleased to announce that the building, which is slated to welcome its first residents later this year, is more than 50% sold.

 

“With little new construction inventory on the Upper West Side, and lack of buildings that speak to the caliber of 50 West 66^th Street, we have filled a void in the market that is clearly resonating with buyers,” said Gary Barnett, Founder and Chairman of Extell Development Company. “The demand for architecturally significant, high-end buildings is still strong in today’s market, and our success is proof.”

 

Embracing features found in the Upper West Side neighborhood, the architectural design of 50 West 66^th Street reveals its base, body, and crown in contemporary terms. The striking geometry expands New York City’s rich legacy of tower design while embodying an identity formed by human scale at the street. Situated at the heart of the neighborhood’s cultural core, steps from Lincoln Center to the west and Central Park directly to the east, the building has joined the neighborhood, sensitively responding to its context, and referencing the area’s architectural character with a natural palette of refined materials. The result is an elegant limestone and metal and glass building that stands out in the Manhattan skyline.

 

Ranging from two to six-bedroom homes, two residence collections are offered at 50 West 66^th Street: The House & The Tower. The House residences, designed by Shamir Shah Design, reflects the classic pre-war elegance of the Upper West Side with gracious living spaces and warm materials. The dramatic homes in the Tower collection, designed by AB Concept, feature soaring ceiling heights and polished walls of glass that frame the entirety of Manhattan. Private loggias are carved into The Tower’s corners like facets of a gemstone, providing magnificent views of Central Park, the Hudson River, and the New York City skyline. All the homes in both collections offer the signature Extell Choice, which allows buyers to select from various finish palettes, each complete with the finest stone, custom millwork, premium hardwood flooring and fittings.

 

In addition to living in residences with exceptional interior design and high-end finishes, residents at 50 West 66^th Street will have access to a premier amenity selection. Amenities include a full-sized basketball and pickleball court, an indoor saltwater lap pool & spa, state-of-the-art fitness center, Pilates & training studios, squash court, bowling alley, golf simulator, screening room, infrared sauna & steam rooms, locker rooms, a kid’s studio, gaming lounge and private storage facilities. The 20^th floor offers an outdoor saltwater swimming pool & spa, sundeck, skyline lounge & sunset bar, terrace & fire pit, lifestyle concierge, conference room and club room all complemented by enchanting Manhattan views.

 

The demand seen at 50 West 66th Street has been fueled by the building’s grand residences with stunning views of the Manhattan and Central Park skyline as well as the stellar location. Notable residences sold include Residences 41E, 42E, and 47E, which are all a combination of two units. These homes all include five bedrooms and five-and-a-half bathrooms that span nearly 7,000 square feet with two loggias and were asking between $42.75 million and $46.75 million. All of the House residences with terrace space have also been sold and only a limited number of large gracious homes remain.

 

Living at 50 West 66^th Street offers the opportunity to reside in one of the most coveted neighborhoods in all of New York City. Residents will be surrounded by classic New York grandeur and charm as well as the city’s best dining establishments and cultural attractions. With the stylish hub of Columbus Circle to the south, the American Museum of Natural History and the New-York Historical society to the north, the distinguished Lincoln Center to the west, and the great green tapestry of Central Park to the east, 50 West 66^th Street is at the center of it all.

 

Sales and marketing for 50 West 66^th is being handled by Extell Marketing Group in conjunction with Janice Change of Douglas Elliman; and Hilary Landis and Beth Benalloul of The Corcoran Group and. Pricing for current availability at 50 West 66^th Street starts at $4.6 million. For more information, please email [email protected] or call 212-660-2066.