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The stretch of Amsterdam in the 60s is quite bleak, so this will be nice. Permits filed in June & July with challenge pending, so this should be rising soon! Won't make an impact on the skyline but should be good filler.
Not really on the topic of this specific building, but what's the name of the building in the background in the picture, above? I think I've seen in a music video.
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The building behind the excavation at 170 Amsterdam Avenue is part of the Lincoln Towers complex of apartment buildings that runs from 66th to 69th along West End Avenue.