579 Fifth Avenue
On the northeast corner of Fifth Avenue and 47th Street, Kohn Pedersen Fox recently redesigned and upgraded an Emery Roth classic. The renovation boasts a new white glass spandrel system, 2-story transparent glass storefront, entrance lobby, and upgrades to the building’s vertical transportation and upper floor facilities.
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Location
Located at the intersection of Fifth Avenue and 47th Street, this 150,000 square foot office building is ideal for boutique businesses which deserve the prominence of Fifth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan.
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New Entrance
and Lobby579 Fifth Avenue’s redesigned entrance and lobby have been expanded in order to maximize presence at the ground level as well as within. Grey and white Italian marble walls, floors and desk create a refined reception for the building’s office tenants and visitors.
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Advanced Security
Concierge-attended lobby, elevator and after-hours building access via a card-key system with video file checking, separate messenger entrance, and advanced life-safety systems offer tenants increased security.
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Architectural Details
New windows were transpierced into the building’s lower façade to provide “corner- office” views looking south down Fifth Avenue. Setbacks in the upper stories allow for terraces on select floors.