Central Midtown News

Central Midtown-related news and updates.

LPC Clears Way for Nouvel's MoMA Tower

Jean Nouvel's 75-story hotel-condo planned for 53 West 53rd street has been cleared by the Landmark Preservation Commission, The Real Deal has reported.

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Midtown Parking Rates Hit Record Levels

NY Post reports that monthly parking rates have reached record levels: the median monthly midtown parking rate has hit $630, with some garages charging rates approaching $1,000. This is the most expensive neighborhood to park in the U.S. (Downtown Manhattan being the second most expensive area).

Source: $PACE RACE: MIDTOWN PARKING TOPS IN U.S. (NY Post) »

Condos on top of Russian Tea Room

NY Post is [reporting] that

"The owner of the Russian Tea Room plans to build a luxury residential high-rise atop the famed eatery, which shut down in 2002."