SLCE Architects, whose past projects include the Bloomberg building at 731 Lexington, and the Top of the Rock observation deck at Rockefeller Center, have released renderings of the glassy 65-story structure planned for the southwest corner.
Typical hotel amenities, like a bar, restaurant, pool, fitness room, spa, and business lounge are expected.
The hotel's common spaces and rooms will span from a ground-level lobby up to the 52nd floor, and above that will be apartments - with just two per level - up to the 63rd floor.
Oddly, there is no indication of a luxury penthouse at this time.
Presuming the transfer of unused air rights from nearby properties, the new tower could contain approximately 350,000 square feet.
RFR Realty had planned to build a 60-story hotel tower to be operated by the ultra-luxury brand Shangri-La at 610 Lexington Ave. Under the proposal, the Shangri-La would have contained 200,000 square feet of space.That plan fell through during the economic downturn and the developer had to scramble to hold onto the property, ultimately arranging a deal with lenders
It isn't clear when RFR Realty, which owns a collection of well-known buildings in the city, including the Seagram Building on the western side of the same block and Lever House across Park Avenue, plans to begin construction on the long-stalled project.
The developer has yet to announce which chain will operate the new hotel.
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