I wonder how these stores will do. When there is already so much of a Google presence in everyone’s lives already, will people like this idea? To me, this is another example of the Amazon Bookstore — wipe out bookstores everywhere with your online presence and then suddenly open one. Guilty...
Better defined cornice on the lower levels but please tell me they plan to address those awnings and replace them. Better yet, remove them all together and add in appropriate building-enhancing awnings where needed around entrances. Ironically, the only section of the building left uncovered...
Is it truly economics or more to do with a historic pre-war style unique to NYC, particularly UWS/UES?
Where in Boston would these types of buildings naturally fit outside the Back Bay, which has no parcels for development? Perhaps anything Boston Common adjacent.
Creepiest, dingiest pool ever — dark, depressing, shallow. Neither good for recreational purposes or exercise.
I’m sure those who use pools regularly prefer what replaced it on West Campus if for nothing else than 21st century standards of living.