Construction is entering a new phase at 70 Hudson Yards, where crews are preparing to lift the 52-story office tower into the Manhattan skyline. The project, located in Hudson Yards, marks another major addition to one of New York City’s fastest-growing commercial districts.
Designed by Roger Ferris + Partners and Gensler, and developed by Related Companies and Oxford Properties, the 832-foot-tall skyscraper is poised to become New York’s first zero-carbon-emission office tower. Once complete, it will deliver nearly 1.4 million square feet of commercial space.
The property, also addressed as 514 West 36th Street, sits along Hudson Boulevard East between West 35th and West 36th Streets, directly across from Bella Abzug Park and the 7 train line.
Since mid-December, the site has transformed significantly. Excavation and foundation work progressed steadily, with slab installation and perimeter wall construction taking shape. Now, the arrival of a tower crane signals the beginning of vertical construction.
Crews are expected to bring the structure to street level by spring, setting the stage for the superstructure to begin its ascent through the remainder of 2026.
The building’s footprint and foundation upgrades also reflect a late-stage expansion. Developers increased the project’s square footage by approximately 300,000 square feet after contributing to the HY District Improvement Fund and acquiring additional air rights. The adjustment further cements the tower’s prominence within the Hudson Yards skyline.
When completed, 70 Hudson Yards will stand out not only for its height but for its sustainability ambitions. The tower is being designed as a zero-carbon-emission building, aligning with New York City’s broader climate goals and Local Law 97 requirements aimed at reducing building emissions.
The façade will feature floor-to-ceiling glass framed by a grid of bronze-hued panels. Architectural highlights include a nine-square arrangement of loggias beneath a multistory crown on the western elevation and cantilevered floor plates along the northern corner. These design elements aim to differentiate the tower from the surrounding glass-heavy skyline.
The podium floors will measure 35,650 square feet each, while the tower floors will span 26,667 square feet, offering expansive, column-efficient office layouts suited for major corporate tenants.
Professional services giant Deloitte has committed to leasing approximately 800,000 square feet, making it the building’s anchor tenant. The move will consolidate the company’s workforce from 30 Rockefeller Plaza into the new Hudson Yards headquarters.
Deloitte’s space will feature an 8,000-square-foot outdoor terrace, along with access to a suite of tenant amenities designed to reflect evolving workplace trends. These include:
The ground floor will incorporate dining and retail space, enhancing pedestrian activity along Hudson Boulevard East.
The addition of 70 Hudson Yards pushes the commercial cluster further north, extending the district’s high-rise concentration beyond its original core. The development also reinforces the westward migration of Manhattan’s office market, as companies seek newly built, energy-efficient towers with large floor plates and modern amenities.
Its proximity to the 7 train ensures direct access to Times Square, Grand Central, and the broader subway network. Meanwhile, nearby open space at Bella Abzug Park provides a landscaped counterbalance to the dense commercial environment.
With completion targeted for fall 2028, 70 Hudson Yards is set to play a defining role in the next chapter of Manhattan’s west side transformation—both as a sustainability benchmark and as a major corporate address in New York City’s evolving office market.
Originally reported by Michael Young and Matt Pruznick in New York Yimby.
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