520 Fifth Avenue | KPF - Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates

“520 Fifth Avenue’s design is a modern interpretation of the architecture of stepping towers that has given Midtown Manhattan its distinctive character since the adoption of the zoning laws of 1916,” said James von Klemperer, KPF President and Design Principal. “It has been an honor to work alongside the Rabinas on this extraordinary project that will create a new architectural landmark along Fifth Avenue, and appear prominently on the skyline.”

“Our design for 520 Fifth Avenue places residential and office space above a club function within a 1000-foot-tall tower. This synergistic mix of uses is configured as a bundle of slender volumes that reach skyward,” said James von Klemperer, KPF President and Design Principal. “The building steps back following the zoning envelope, echoing Hugh Ferris’ architectural visions of 1920’s New York. The massing is further articulated by arched window modules inspired by neighborhood landmarks, including Grand Central Terminal, the New York Public Library and the adjacent Century Association. These arches convey a sense of warmth well suited to the welcoming character of spaces within the building.”

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520 Fifth Avenue is a super-tall 1,000-foot tower situated at the intersection of Fifth Avenue and West 43rd Street, directly above the northeast corner of Bryant Park and mere steps from Grand Central Station. Developed by Rabina, New York-based, family-owned and operated real estate investment and development firm, and designed by the globally renowned architecture firm Kohn Pedersen Fox (KPF), the building seamlessly integrates luxury condominium residences, a limited collection of extraordinary full-floor offices and Moss, a new private members’ club delivering best-in-class hospitality, recreation, fitness and wellness.

The tower’s architectural brilliance lies in its modern homage to the historic 20th century Beaux-Arts buildings of New York, with an intricate design of tiered setbacks and grand arched windows. The use of materials like terra cotta and enameled metal further emphasize the building’s classic yet modern aesthetic, ensuring that it will serve as a timeless addition to New York's surrounding architectural icons and landmarks.

520 Fifth Avenue will offer 88 stories of thoughtfully designed spaces by Vicky Charles of AD100 design firm Charles & Co that blend sophistication with a modern and refined aesthetic. The building’s 100 luxury residences, which launched sales in April and are already 70% sold, range in size from one- to four-bedrooms, and offer ceiling heights reaching up to 14 feet as well as sweeping views of New York City’s skyline and storied landmarks like Bryant Park, Central Park and the Empire State Building. Each residence is crafted to embody the finest level of modern living, with spacious layouts, high-end finishes and carefully curated design elements.

Charles & Co designed 520 Fifth Avenue’s interiors as a contemporary take on classic New York, selecting the finest materials and textures — European inspired mosaics, handsome millwork and richly veined stone — to create timeless homes and spaces that are elegant, memorable and evocative. A common material and color palette connects and unifies the residences, lobby, amenities and private club, creating a sense of shared community and place. A residents-only amenity floor on the building’s 88th floor is the building’s crown jewel, featuring a stunning glass-walled solarium, lounge, dining room, library and game room.

In addition to 520 Fifth Avenue’s residential offering, the mixed-use tower will feature 25 full floors of boutique luxury office space, each equipped with 12+ foot tall ceilings, expansive private terraces and loggias and distinct arched operable windows that allow for natural light and air circulation within the interiors.

Pricing for current availability at 520 Fifth Avenue starts at $1.7M. Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group is the exclusive marketing and sales agent.

Real estate investment and development firm: Rabina

Contractor: Suffolk Construction

Design Firm: Charles & Co

Exclusive sales and marketing: Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group

Commercial real estate and investment management company: JLL