New York City is defined by its rapid pace of change but one recent transformation to the iconic skyline has both locals and tourists alike up in arms.
From the Flatiron district in Midtown Manhattan, the view of the Empire State Building is now blocked by an 860-foot skyscraper with just 26 apartments, which are now on the market starting at $7.5 million.
Construction on 262 Fifth Avenue began in 2021 and was completed earlier this year, with a spokesperson saying it “represents a thoughtful and contemporary addition to Manhattan’s ever-evolving skyline.”…