Jean Nouvel’s 82-story MoMA tower tops out

The building now ties with the New York Times building and the Chrysler Building as the city's sixth tallest tower

Back in January, the Jean Nouvel-designed MoMA tower was on the heels of reaching its full 82-story height and now, that milestone has been accomplished. Last week, the long-awaited supertall, named 53W53, topped out and it now stands at 1,050 feet tall, tying with the New York Times building and the Chrysler Building as the city's sixth tallest building. A new set of photos from Field Condition gives a look at what the building looks like.

While the glass facade for the tapered peak has not been installed yet, facade installation has managed to reach the 73rd floor, where the building's $70 million duplex will reside. It is anticipated that the pinnacle of the building will receive its facade over the next few weeks.

During a press event held to celebrate the topping out, architect Jean Nouvel spoke about the design of the building and drawing inspiration from the buildings around it. "Architecture is art, and architecture is born from its situation, from its context. It's the context, as an idea, as a concept, that defines the overall architecture," he stated. "That's why you'll never find two projects of mine that will be similar."

The building will be home to 145 condos designed by Thierry Despont and amenities that include a lap pool, library, a resident's lounge, formal dining rooms, a wine vault, and a private theater. Sales launched back in 2015 and there are currently 11 active listings that range from a one-bedroom asking $3.65 million to a four-bedroom for a whopping $42.5 million. The development also includes a MoMA expansion that will open in 2019 and a new restaurant.

• Construction Tour: 53 W 53 [Field Condition]
• Jean Nouvel's MoMA tower approaches its 1,050-foot pinnacle [Curbed]