3 Hudson Boulevard (previously known as GiraSole) is a

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on hold along the

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in the Hudson Yards and

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neighborhoods of

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. Its developer is Joseph Moinian.

History and development

It is expected to rise 53 floors and in height.

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designed the building, which is planned to have of real estate. Construction was supposed to begin in mid-2014 or 2015, with the building's completion planned for 2017. Completion was rescheduled for 2022. The building, directly across Eleventh Avenue from the

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, would abut the secondary entrance to the new 34th Street – Hudson Yards subway station, built as part of the

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project. Consequently, the foundation was built by the

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because the subway station is directly underneath; the rest of the building would be built by Moinian Group. The foundation works started May 2016. A groundbreaking ceremony was held November 3, 2017. On June 26, 2014, Joseph Moinian secured a loan for the construction of the building. A

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ceremony for 3 Hudson Boulevard occurred in November 2017, at which point the planned building's height was reduced to . In addition, Joseph Moinian sought $3 billion in debt and equity to fund the tower. The Moinian Group began "speculative" construction of the project in 2022.

Energy efficiency

The developers of the building are hoping to get a

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certification for the building when it is completed, owing to its eco-friendly design. "Green" strategies include wind harvesting,

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, heat recovery, solar shading, photovoltaic electricity, regenerative

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-efficient appliances, ice storage, and

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Floors

The top two floors are set aside for a conference center, or executive or cafeteria dining. The office building will also include of retail.

References

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:3 Hudson Boulevard Skyscraper office buildings in Manhattan Buildings and structures under construction in the United States Hudson Yards, Manhattan Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan Eleventh Avenue (Manhattan)

History and development

Energy efficiency

Floors

See also

References

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