15 Penn Plaza Gets Approved in a 47-1 Vote in NYC.
15 Penn Plaza, has been officially approved by the New York City Council today in a 47-1 vote. The owner of the Empire State Building, Andrew Malkin voiced concerns that the building, planned by Vornado Realty Trust, would change the skyline by being so tall and close to the Empire State Building itself, even blocking it from certain angles. But City Council Speaker Christine Quinn explained, “Our skyline is always changing and growing. New York City is not a stagnant city.”
The new tower, at 67 stories will be built on the current site of the Hotel Pennsylvania located directly across from Penn Station. Pelli Clark Pelli and The Hillier Group are the buildings architects.
15 Penn Plaza will be just 34 feet short than it’s nearly by neighbor, the Empire State Building.
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