World's skinniest skyscraper opens to the public. Check apartments price, photos

The 84-storey Steinway Tower only falls feet short of being the tallest residential tower in the world, edged out by Central Park Tower

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Updated8 Apr 2022, 09:55 AM IST
World's skinniest skyscraper, Steinway Tower. (Photo: Twitter)
World's skinniest skyscraper, Steinway Tower. (Photo: Twitter)

US's New York City which is home to numerous skyscrapers has now got a new addition that will adorn its skyline. Touted as the world's "skinniest skyscraper", the Steinway Tower is just 57 feet wide, according to CNN News.

The 84-storey Steinway Tower sits on Billionaires' Row in midtown Manhattan at approximately 1,428 feet in height.

The supertall skyscraper has a height-to-width of 24:1. It only falls feet short of being the tallest residential tower in the world, edged out by Central Park Tower, which stands at 1,550 feet. Manhattan's World Trade Center at 1,776 feet is the city's tallest building.

 

Steinway Tower in Manhattan, NYC

The Skyscraper was designed by the New York architecture firm SHoP Architects and includes 60 apartments.

Steinway Tower in Manhattan, NYC

The tower's façade includes blocks of terracotta, a material that appears to change color and texture when seen in different lights and from different angles.

Steinway Tower in Manhattan, NYC

The supertall tower has an 82-foot (25-metre) swimming pool, and other luxury amenities including a private dining room and a double-height fitness centre with a terrace.

Steinway Tower in Manhattan, NYC

The Steinway Tower ranges from $7.75 million for a studio apartment to $66 million for a penthouse. Steinway Tower construction began in 2013 and was completed in 2021. Residents are just now able to move into the complex.

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