Supertall Skyscraper Set to Shake Up the Upper West Side

New Supertall on the Horizon

Extell, the developer behind Manhattan’s most recognizable supertall buildings, submitted plans for a new skyscraper on the Upper West Side. The project would reshape the skyline in a meaningful way. According to CoStar, the firm plans an 86-story, 1,200-foot tower. It would rise on the former ABC campus site. The tower would span a full block along Columbus Avenue between 66th and 67th streets.

The new supertall skyscraper would eclipse all other buildings on the Upper West Side in height. Extell has already begun site preparation, with several existing structures already demolished, according to project filings and recent site activity.

Major Residential Development

Filed plans call for 430 residential units, likely apartments. The project also includes ground-floor retail, amenities, and parking garages. Extell may reserve some units for affordable housing, though details remain unclear. This plan follows the completion of 50 W. 66th St., a 70-story luxury condo and the neighborhood’s tallest building, as the firm continues to push forward with several large-scale developments across New York and other markets.

Neighborhood Reactions and Challenges

The proposed supertall skyscraper has sparked debate among community groups and preservationists, who argue the building is out of scale with nearby prewar buildings and brownstones. Concerns have also been raised about potential shadows cast over Central Park and local streets. Extell declined to comment on the current plans. If approved and built, the supertall skyscraper would mark a profound change in the Upper West Side’s historic character.