Solow files plans to demolish 6-14 West 57th in Plaza District
Solow Building Company, on August 11, filed three permit applications for the demolition of three buildings at 6 West 57th Street, 10 West 57th Street, and 14 West 57th Street in the Plaza District.
The developer had originally filed plans to demolish 10 West 57th Street and 14 West 57th Street. However, neither plan was every permitted and both are currently marked as “job on hold”.
In April of 2018, the developer filed plans for the construction of a 672-foot tall, 52-story, 383,134-square-foot mixed-use building with 82 dwelling units at 12 West 57th Street. The plans were disapproved and never received construction permits.
The firm has continued even as it’s founder, Sheldon Solow, died at the age of 92 in November 2020, just over two years after the firm announced in early 2018 that Solow’s son Stefan Soloviev would be taking on a greater role at the firm.
The firm owns several parcels on the street, the iconic 9 West 57th Street, as well as 7, 10-14, 16, 20-22, according to a report from Yimby.
The first plans call for the demolition of an 11-story building at 6 West 57th Street.
The project is described in the filings as: hereby filing full demolition of 11-story building as per plans.
Direct link to Acris document. LINK
Direct link to DOB document. LINK
The second plans call for the demolition of a 10-story building at 10 West 57th Street.
The project is described in the filings as: hereby filing full demolition of 10-story building as per plans.
Direct link to Acris document. LINK
Direct link to DOB document. LINK
The third plans, pre-filed on August 11, 2021, call for the demolition of a 12-story building at 14 West 57th Street.
The project is described in the filings as: hereby filing full demolition of 12 story building as per plans.
Direct link to Acris document. LINK
Direct link to DOB document. LINK