425 Fifth Avenue

425 Fifth Avenue is a 618-foot (188-meter) residential skyscraper on Fifth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, in the U.S. state of New York. It was developed by RFR Davis[2] and designed by Michael Graves. It was constructed from 2001 to 2003 and has 55 floors and 197 units.[3] As of July 2016, it is the 96th-tallest building in New York City.

425 Fifth Avenue
Alternative namesThe Envoy
General information
StatusComplete
TypeResidential
Location425 5th Avenue
New York City
NY 10016
United States
Coordinates40.751°N 73.9822°W / 40.751; -73.9822
Construction started2001
Completed2003
OwnerRFR Realty LLC
Height
Roof618 ft (188 m)
Technical details
MaterialConcrete
Floor count55
Floor area27,291 m² (293,758 ft²)
Lifts/elevators11
Design and construction
ArchitectMichael Graves
DeveloperDavis and Partners, LLP
Structural engineerDeSimone Consulting Engineers
Main contractorTishman Construction
Website
425fifth.com
References
[1]

History

The building's site was originally home to a 5-story structure known as the Siebrecht Building which was home to Pierre Abraham Lorillard.[4]

The original architect of the project was Robert A. M. Stern before being replaced by Michael Graves.[5] The building utilized air rights from two small adjoining buildings and a zoning bonus for providing a public plaza to maximize its floor area.

The building was topped-out in April 2002, and was opened in September 2003.

See also

References
  1. "425 Fifth Avenue". CTBUH Skyscraper Center.
  2. "Company Overview of RFR Davis". Businessweek. Retrieved March 14, 2013.
  3. "Ian Wace". New York Architecture. Retrieved March 14, 2013.
  4. "425 Fifth Avenue in New Ownership" (PDF). New York Times. January 31, 1945.
  5. "POSTINGS: 54-Story Building Going Up at Fifth Avenue and 38th Street; Change of Big-Name Architect". New York Times. August 12, 2001.


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