A supertall stack of glass articulated containers that will eventually rise as the 1,000-foot anchor of the Penn District.
Proposed skyscraper.
Visitor Guide
The Hotel Pennsylvania has been razed; stand on 7th Ave to see the two remaining LED billboards that mark the future site's footprint.
The corner of West 33rd Street and 7th Ave. From here, you can imagine the scale of the planned express elevators that will service the tower's five tiers.
Proposed. The site is currently being used for temporary uses like fashion shows while market conditions stabilize.
The building was approved to be 56% larger than standard zoning rules allow because of its proximity to major transit hubs like PATH and LIRR.
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Design & Structure
Replaced earlier schemes by Pelli Clarke Pelli and Rafael Viñoly. Foster's design emphasizes 90- to 100-foot lease spans and ultra-high ceilings.
Glass curtain walls and 27 landscaped terraces. The crown is a tall extrusion of the final rectangular volume that can be illuminated.
Planned to include cellar levels for parking and direct tunnel access to 34th Street-Penn Station, bridging high-density office space with major rails.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who designed 15 Penn Plaza?+
15 Penn Plaza was designed by César Pelli. It is located in Manhattan, United States.
Where is 15 Penn Plaza located?+
15 Penn Plaza is located in Manhattan, United States. Its coordinates are 40.7497°, -73.9906°.
Can I visit 15 Penn Plaza?+
15 Penn Plaza is a real building in Manhattan that can be viewed from the outside. Check local information for interior access and visiting hours. Use the Parametric Atlas walking tour feature to plan a route that includes this building.