The Torch Resumes Construction at 740 Eighth Avenue in Times Square, Manhattan

[MezzA101]

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

[GiantsInTheSky2]

Posted: 6/4/25 at 10:46pm

That monstrosity is what’s being built on that lot? Christ. 

[everythingtaboo]

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.

[Robbie2]

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! 

[MezzA101]

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

[Idiot]

Posted: 6/6/25 at 4:40pm

That architecture sets off a phobia that I didn't know I had.

[Call_me_jorge]

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.

[MezzA101]

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

[everythingtaboo]

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. 

[MezzA101]

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

[DurantPlummer41]

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?

[BJR]

Posted: 8/18/25 at 11:22am

There was indeed, years back. It was abandoned by the Shuberts, though. 

What a shame, too.

[Chain Smoker]

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

[everythingtaboo]

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. 

[Robbie2]

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?

[MezzA101]

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

[ijest22]

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?

[Kad]

Posted: 9/29/25 at 11:39am

I don't see the connection either, but geez what a dreary building that will be. 

[MezzA101]

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