The Torch Resumes Construction at 740 Eighth Avenue in Times Square, Manhattan
The Torch Resumes Construction at 740 Eighth Avenue in Times Square, Manhattan
MezzA101
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#1The Torch Resumes Construction at 740 Eighth Avenue in Times Square, Manhattan
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
#2The Torch Resumes Construction at 740 Eighth Avenue in Times Square, Manhattan
Posted: 6/4/25 at 10:46pm
That monstrosity is what’s being built on that lot? Christ.
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#3The Torch Resumes Construction at 740 Eighth Avenue in Times Square, Manhattan
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.
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#4The Torch Resumes Construction at 740 Eighth Avenue in Times Square, Manhattan
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!
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MezzA101
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#5The Torch Resumes Construction at 740 Eighth Avenue in Times Square, Manhattan
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
#6The Torch Resumes Construction at 740 Eighth Avenue in Times Square, Manhattan
Posted: 6/6/25 at 4:40pm
That architecture sets off a phobia that I didn't know I had.
#7The Torch Resumes Construction at 740 Eighth Avenue in Times Square, Manhattan
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.
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MezzA101
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#8The Torch Resumes Construction at 740 Eighth Avenue in Times Square, Manhattan
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
#9The Torch Resumes Construction at 740 Eighth Avenue in Times Square, Manhattan
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
MezzA101
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#10The Torch Resumes Construction at 740 Eighth Avenue in Times Square, Manhattan
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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#11The Torch Resumes Construction at 740 Eighth Avenue in Times Square, Manhattan
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?
#12The Torch Resumes Construction at 740 Eighth Avenue in Times Square, Manhattan
Posted: 8/18/25 at 11:22am
There was indeed, years back. It was abandoned by the Shuberts, though.
What a shame, too.
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#13The Torch Resumes Construction at 740 Eighth Avenue in Times Square, Manhattan
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
#14The Torch Resumes Construction at 740 Eighth Avenue in Times Square, Manhattan
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
#15The Torch Resumes Construction at 740 Eighth Avenue in Times Square, Manhattan
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?
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