Why The World’s Tallest Apartment Buildings Are On The Same NYC Street | Architectural Digest

Published 2023-07-25
Today architect Nick Potts joins AD in New York City for an in-depth walking tour of Billionaires’ Row in Midtown Manhattan. West 57th Street has been attracting Manhattan’s wealthiest residents for centuries–a former amalgamation of brownstone and gothic mansions in the 1800s, the street has evolved into a hotspot for supertall luxury skyscrapers boasting the three tallest residential buildings in the world. Join Nick as he deep-dives into the area’s rich history and explains why Billionaires’ Row could only be built on 57th Street.

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Director: Hiatt Woods
Director of Photography: Eric Brouse
Editor: Tristen Rogers
Host: Nick Potts
Producer: Skylar Economy; Vara Reese
Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi
Associate Producer: Brandon Fuhr
Production Manager: Melissa Heber
Production Coordinator: Fernando Davila
Audio Engineer: Brett Van Deusen
Production Assistant: Ryan Coppola; Noah Bierbrier
Post Production Supervisor: Andrew Montague
Post Production Coordinator: Holly Frew
Supervising Editor: Christina Mankellow
Assistant Editor: Courtney Karwal

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All Comments (21)
  • @sillyhead5
    This video is incredible. I'd totally watch an entire channel's worth of videos of this guy just walking around NYC and talking about the different buildings, their past, and their connection to the present.
  • @DejayClayton
    This guy makes architectural insight accessible to everyone - great job!
  • @tylerrhubright8117
    As a New Yorker that is fascinated by both New York history and architecture....I could watch him talk about the city for literally hours on end and not get bored. Give us more!!
  • @patricksousa10
    Just visited NYC this past weekend. I never seen such tall & skinny buildings before. This video came at a perfect time! Thanks.
  • I learnt something today- as I thought all the east / west streets were the same width, and not varying in their priorities. 👏🏽 thank you Nick.
  • @JoshuaFagan
    Judging by the comments section, I'm in the minority, but I love the architecture of these buildings. They look sleek and futuristic, and they're great editions to the NYC skyline. What I don't love is how they're only apartments for the ludicrously, extravagantly wealthy.
  • @ericcarabetta1161
    I'm curious what the actual occupancy rate is for these, since they're mostly just bought by billionaires as investments, and they don't even live there.
  • @2394098234509
    Nick is awesome. Very clear commentary for a general audience, but without dumbing it down
  • @JarrettOriginal
    Would love to see the interiors of these, especially the upper floors.
  • @georgemallory797
    The triplex in Central Park Tower is an incredible tour. It's the most amazing thing I've ever seen. 17,000 sq feet, 45' high winding staircase, private 3 floor elevator, 1441 sq ft balcony, ginormous ballroom, commercial kitchen for ballroom, etc. It's unreal.
  • @LaValeriana_
    It took me a while to understand why Architect Nick was looking down at the camera, and it was just so we could see the building 😅 But my favorite part was Architect Nick being all happy about being part of the 111 building and taking us inside the windbreak floor.
  • @126anaa126
    I can appreciate these modern buildings but I can’t wrap my head around how someone can feel comfortable living at these heights daily 😮 🤯 I guess that’s the least of your concerns with a life that gives you access to these spaces….
  • @kennixox262
    How many of those apartments are lived in and how many of those apartments are used as a place to park foreign money?
  • @jorgejavier1257
    Great tour and explanation of 57th street, history, newcomers, and absolute heights!! great video
  • @valeria6902
    Are we going to talk about how long AD has been live? 😹
  • No sir. Tall buildings like these terrify me. I just can't explain it. Even imagining myself in the higher floors gives me chills.
  • @2011blueman
    What the video doesn't discuss is how many problem these buildings have. They sway WAY too much, the swaying causes the elevators to shutdown frequently, 432 in particular has a lot of wind noise, and they all seem to have plumbing issues.