The Torch Resumes Construction at 740 Eighth Avenue in Times Square, Manhattan
The Torch Resumes Construction at 740 Eighth Avenue in Times Square, Manhattan
The Torch Resumes Construction at 740 Eighth Avenue in Times Square, Manhattan#1
Posted: 6/4/25 at 9:47pm
...which is located along Eighth Avenue between West 45th and 46th Streets on the border of Times Square and Hell’s Kitchen.
https://www.newyorkyimby.com/2025/06/the-torch-resumes-construction-at-740-eighth-avenue-in-times-square-manhattan.html
The Torch Resumes Construction at 740 Eighth Avenue in Times Square, Manhattan#2
Posted: 6/4/25 at 10:46pm
That monstrosity is what’s being built on that lot? Christ.
The Torch Resumes Construction at 740 Eighth Avenue in Times Square, Manhattan#3
Posted: 6/4/25 at 11:29pm
I'd be curious to see what it looks like from street level. Would've been nice if with all that real estate, they find a way to keep the sidewalks wide, iike around the Marquis.
"Hey little girls, look at all the men in shiny shirts and no wives!" - Jackie Hoffman, Xanadu, 19 Feb 2008
The Torch Resumes Construction at 740 Eighth Avenue in Times Square, Manhattan#4
Posted: 6/5/25 at 11:27am
That's disappointing - all that and not including a new theatre? Why didn't they do similar to the Marriott Marquis and include one? Side note: I would stay away from seeing a Wed matinee in any of those theatres on the block!
The Torch Resumes Construction at 740 Eighth Avenue in Times Square, Manhattan#5
Posted: 6/6/25 at 4:05pm
The Torch and the Gimmick Skyscraper Era
https://www.curbed.com/article/torch-eighth-avenue-nyc-gimmick-skyscrapers.html
The Torch Resumes Construction at 740 Eighth Avenue in Times Square, Manhattan#6
Posted: 6/6/25 at 4:40pm
That architecture sets off a phobia that I didn't know I had.
The Torch Resumes Construction at 740 Eighth Avenue in Times Square, Manhattan#7
Posted: 6/6/25 at 6:28pm
Curious how the pub will fare during construction. We already know the Imperial will be closed, at least while the bottom portion of the building will be under construction.
The Torch Resumes Construction at 740 Eighth Avenue in Times Square, Manhattan#8
Posted: 7/13/25 at 9:08am
The Torch Rises Above Street Level at 740 Eighth Avenue in Times Square, Manhattan
https://newyorkyimby.com/2025/07/the-torch-rises-above-street-level-at-740-eighth-avenue-in-times-square-manhattan.html
The Torch Resumes Construction at 740 Eighth Avenue in Times Square, Manhattan#9
Posted: 7/13/25 at 10:43am
Call_me_jorge said: "Curious how the pub will fare during construction. We already know the Imperial will be closed, at least while the bottom portion of the building will be under construction."
Would the proposed Imperial updates be done during The Torch's build. That's smart thinking.
"Hey little girls, look at all the men in shiny shirts and no wives!" - Jackie Hoffman, Xanadu, 19 Feb 2008
The Torch Resumes Construction at 740 Eighth Avenue in Times Square, Manhattan#10
Posted: 8/18/25 at 10:58am
The Torch Begins Its Ascent at 740 Eighth Avenue in Times Square
https://newyorkyimby.com/2025/08/the-torch-begins-its-ascent-at-740-eighth-avenue-in-times-square-manhattan.html
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The Torch Resumes Construction at 740 Eighth Avenue in Times Square, Manhattan#11
Posted: 8/18/25 at 11:16am
Really disappointed we won't be getting another theater. Wasn't there talk of a true black box theater going in this space below the new build? Or was that all broadway fandom dreams?
The Torch Resumes Construction at 740 Eighth Avenue in Times Square, Manhattan#12
Posted: 8/18/25 at 11:22am
There was indeed, years back. It was abandoned by the Shuberts, though.
What a shame, too.
The Torch Resumes Construction at 740 Eighth Avenue in Times Square, Manhattan#13
Posted: 8/18/25 at 1:51pm
It is a shame. 45th and 46th are now sandwiched between two ugly a$$ buildings. Broadway needs to take back our streets
The Torch Resumes Construction at 740 Eighth Avenue in Times Square, Manhattan#14
Posted: 8/18/25 at 1:54pm
I was really hoping they'd do some sort of setback to allow more space on street level for the crowds. Based on these pictures, doesn't look likely. Damn shame.
"Hey little girls, look at all the men in shiny shirts and no wives!" - Jackie Hoffman, Xanadu, 19 Feb 2008
The Torch Resumes Construction at 740 Eighth Avenue in Times Square, Manhattan#15
Posted: 9/3/25 at 3:10pm
The Torch Begins Its Ascent at 740 Eighth Avenue in Times Square, Manhattan
https://newyorkyimby.com/2025/08/the-torch-begins-its-ascent-at-740-eighth-avenue-in-times-square-manhattan.html
I wonder how construction noise during the day will be once CHESS starts matinees on Wednesdays?
The Torch Resumes Construction at 740 Eighth Avenue in Times Square, Manhattan#16
Posted: 9/28/25 at 6:54pm
RIU Hotel Skyscraper Reaches Street Level at 1710 Broadway
https://newyorkyimby.com/2025/09/riu-hotel-skyscraper-reaches-street-level-at-1710-broadway-in-midtown-manhattan.html
The Torch Resumes Construction at 740 Eighth Avenue in Times Square, Manhattan#17
Posted: 9/28/25 at 7:17pm
MezzA101 said: "RIU Hotel Skyscraper Reaches Street Level at 1710 Broadway
https://newyorkyimby.com/2025/09/riu-hotel-skyscraper-reaches-street-level-at-1710-broadway-in-midtown-manhattan.html"
Interesting, but nothing to do with the Torch, or am I missing the connection?
The Torch Resumes Construction at 740 Eighth Avenue in Times Square, Manhattan#18
Posted: 9/29/25 at 11:39am
I don't see the connection either, but geez what a dreary building that will be.
The Torch Resumes Construction at 740 Eighth Avenue in Times Square, Manhattan#19
Posted: 12/25/25 at 12:40pm
The Torch Continues to Rise at 740 Eight Avenue in Times Square
https://newyorkyimby.com/2025/12/the-torch-continues-to-rise-at-740-eight-avenue-in-times-square.html
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