Hudson Yards is the Future of Midtown

MIDTOWN MANHATTAN, NEW YORK — The New York skyline has become slightly altered in the Midtown area. If you have not made yourself aware of what is currently New York’s billion dollar project, it’s time to look up to see what’s going on on the West Side. Skyscrapers have begun to popup along the Hudson as Manhattan’s newest project, Hudson Yards, is being developed. The developing real estate is not the only reason there is excitement about this new neighborhood, the $374 million park expansion also has everyone buzzing. No longer is Hudson Yards just a stretch of land, but instead it is the future of Manhattan.

This new neighborhood does not come cheap. Business Insider recently released an article on Hudson Yards stating that, “At $25 billion, Hudson Yards is the most expensive real-estate development in US history”. Two of the most exciting real estate listings are 30 Hudson Yards and 15 Hudson Yards. On their website 30 Hudson Yards boasts that this “will be the second-tallest office building in New York… and home to the highest outdoor observation deck in the city”. Real estate agent Steve Gold, from Million Dollar Listing New York, has added to the excitement of 15 Hudson Yards by posting a view from of the penthouse to his 234k followers.

Real Estate aside, there’s much more to Hudson Yards than what meets the eye. Not only is this development the most expensive in United States History, but the park expansion is set to make New York records. Crain’s New York reports that the work going into the park is set to cost $374 million, “at more than $124 million per acre, that would make the extension the costliest park project in local history”. A virtual tour of the future park is posted on the Hudson Yards’ website. This is where individuals can see what is coming for the future.

Hudson Yards boasts itself as a “new neighborhood for the next generation” and through shopping and dining they make secure the spot as the new it neighborhood. They are currently building New York’s first Neiman Marcus, and announced that other stores including AG Jeans, H&M, and Lululemon. Eater New York did a write up about the food that is coming to New York, stating that “all the restaurants are highly established names with reputations that precede them, and none compete with the other”. Anyone who lives here now knows that the one thing this neighborhood is missing is food and shopping.

While there are some people who are unsure about what the future of Hudson Yards’ holds, this neighborhood is the future of Manhattan. Residents who currently reside in Hudson Yards are already reaping the benefits of this up and coming neighborhood. Between quick access to the gorgeous new seven train and terrific views of the Hudson, it’s hard to imagine why anyone would not want to live here.

Photo from Hudson Yards' official website.