I feel like that's a poor excuse in this case. Obviously, not everything can be preserved but a protected line of sight for one of the word's most iconic monuments isn't much to ask for. Other great world cities have them, London, Paris, etc. New York itself has protected neighborhoods so it's not exactly a new concept, some parts of the city are finished and should be preserved.
If those buildings get constructed it will be a significant downgrade in terms of the skyline.
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