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The 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

The 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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The 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.

"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

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!

"Anything you do, let it it come from you--then it will be new." Sunday in the Park with George

The 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

The 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.

The 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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The 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

The 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

#10

The 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

#11

The 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?

#12

The 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.

#13

The 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

#14

The 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

#15

The 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

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

I wonder how construction noise during the day will be once CHESS starts matinees on Wednesdays?

"Anything you do, let it it come from you--then it will be new." Sunday in the Park with George

#16

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

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

#17

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

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?

#18

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

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

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

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#19

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

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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